Betong Population 2026

Betong has a population of 36,303, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,303

Rank in Malaysia

#185

Coordinates

1.40°N, 111.52°E

~41 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,109 km

689 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 Betong

Sri Aman47,313 people · ~18 km away
Engkilili15,031 people · ~34 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~42 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~57 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~77 km away
Sarikei44,039 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Betong?

Betong has a population of 36,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Betong in?

Betong is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Betong the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,109 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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