Daro Population 2026

Daro has a population of 19,477, making it the #300 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,477

Rank in Malaysia

#300

Coordinates

2.52°N, 111.43°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,084 km

673 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 Daro

Sarikei44,039 people · ~46 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~49 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~52 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~68 km away
Dalat21,147 people · ~74 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Daro?

Daro has a population of 19,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #300 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Daro in?

Daro is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Daro the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,084 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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