Belaga Population 2026

Belaga has a population of 22,502, making it the #268 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,502

Rank in Malaysia

#268

Coordinates

2.70°N, 113.78°E

~75 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,344 km

835 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
Bau	52,643	#138
Niah	48,875	#147

Cities near Belaga

Sebauh29,606 people · ~74 km away
Bintulu151,617 people · ~98 km away
Tatau31,920 people · ~106 km away
Kapit33,014 people · ~123 km away
Niah48,875 people · ~129 km away
Beluru28,695 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Belaga?

Belaga has a population of 22,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #268 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Belaga in?

Belaga is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Belaga the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,344 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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