Banting Population 2026
Banting has a population of 48,240, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,240
Rank in Malaysia
#149
Coordinates
2.81°N, 101.50°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Petaling Jaya | 807,879 | #4 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
Cities near Banting
- Jenjarum24,857 people · ~7 km away
- Teluk Panglima Garang49,155 people · ~11 km away
- Tanjung Sepat22,340 people · ~19 km away
- Cyberjaya79,200 people · ~21 km away
- Pandamaran53,916 people · ~24 km away
- Pelabuhan Klang20,000 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banting?
Banting has a population of 48,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Banting in?
Banting is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Banting the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 42 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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