Engkilili Population 2026

Engkilili has a population of 15,031, making it the #348 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. It is about 97× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,031

Rank in Malaysia

#348

Coordinates

1.14°N, 111.67°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,131 km

702 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 Engkilili

Sri Aman47,313 people · ~27 km away
Betong36,303 people · ~34 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~76 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~83 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~102 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Engkilili?

Engkilili has a population of 15,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #348 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Engkilili in?

Engkilili is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Engkilili the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,131 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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