Julau Population 2026

Julau has a population of 15,333, making it the #346 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. It is about 95× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,333

Rank in Malaysia

#346

Coordinates

2.02°N, 111.92°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,143 km

710 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 Julau

Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~26 km away
Kanowit24,700 people · ~28 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~30 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~33 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~34 km away
Sarikei44,039 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Julau?

Julau has a population of 15,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #346 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Julau in?

Julau is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Julau the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,143 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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