Bintulu Population 2026

Bintulu has a population of 151,617, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.4% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

151,617

Rank in Malaysia

#56

Coordinates

3.17°N, 113.03°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,260 km

782 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
Marudi	90,100	#89
Serian	58,059	#129
Bau	52,643	#138
Niah	48,875	#147
Sri Aman	47,313	#151

Cities near Bintulu

Sebauh29,606 people · ~26 km away
Tatau31,920 people · ~38 km away
Belaga22,502 people · ~98 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~106 km away
Niah48,875 people · ~108 km away
Mukah33,478 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bintulu?

Bintulu has a population of 151,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Bintulu in?

Bintulu is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Bintulu the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,260 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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