Dalat Population 2026

Dalat has a population of 21,147, making it the #279 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,147

Rank in Malaysia

#279

Coordinates

2.67°N, 112.08°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,156 km

718 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 Dalat

Mukah33,478 people · ~25 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~31 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~49 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~50 km away
Kanowit24,700 people · ~63 km away
Daro19,477 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dalat?

Dalat has a population of 21,147 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #279 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Dalat in?

Dalat is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Dalat the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,156 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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