Beaufort Population 2026
Beaufort has a population of 15,855, making it the #340 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. It is about 92× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,855
Rank in Malaysia
#340
Coordinates
5.35°N, 115.75°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,578 km
980 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 500,421 | #18 |
| Sandakan | 439,050 | #21 |
| Tawau | 372,615 | #29 |
| Lahad Datu | 105,622 | #75 |
| Putatan | 78,340 | #98 |
| Donggongon | 78,086 | #99 |
| Keningau | 77,650 | #100 |
| Semporna | 62,641 | #117 |
Cities near Beaufort
- Kuala Penyu24,200 people · ~30 km away
- Sipitang39,300 people · ~37 km away
- Keningau77,650 people · ~46 km away
- Papar19,278 people · ~48 km away
- Bandar Labuan54,752 people · ~55 km away
- Labuan95,120 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beaufort?
Beaufort has a population of 15,855 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #340 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Beaufort in?
Beaufort is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Beaufort the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,578 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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