Kanowit Population 2026

Kanowit has a population of 24,700, making it the #255 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,700

Rank in Malaysia

#255

Coordinates

2.10°N, 112.15°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,168 km

725 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 Kanowit

Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~25 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~28 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~43 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~51 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~57 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kanowit?

Kanowit has a population of 24,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #255 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Kanowit in?

Kanowit is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Kanowit the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,168 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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