Bau Population 2026

Bau has a population of 52,643, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bau (capital Kuala Lumpur shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

52,643

Rank in Malaysia

#138

Coordinates

1.42°N, 110.15°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

960 km

596 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sarawak

City	Population	Rank in Malaysia
Kuching	402,738	#26
Miri	300,543	#33
Sibu	198,239	#50
Bintulu	151,617	#56
Marudi	90,100	#89
Serian	58,059	#129
Niah	48,875	#147
Sri Aman	47,313	#151

Cities near Bau

Kuching402,738 people · ~25 km away
Siburan27,286 people · ~28 km away
Lundu26,372 people · ~44 km away
Tebedu25,232 people · ~49 km away
Serian58,059 people · ~54 km away
Simunjan23,011 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bau?

Bau has a population of 52,643 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Bau in?

Bau is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Bau the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 960 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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