Beluru Population 2026

Beluru has a population of 28,695, making it the #230 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,695

Rank in Malaysia

#230

Coordinates

3.98°N, 114.10°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,381 km

858 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 Beluru

Marudi90,100 people · ~33 km away
Niah48,875 people · ~45 km away
Miri300,543 people · ~48 km away
Limbang38,093 people · ~132 km away
Sebauh29,606 people · ~134 km away
Belaga22,502 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beluru?

Beluru has a population of 28,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #230 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Beluru in?

Beluru is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Beluru the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,381 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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