Kapit Population 2026

Kapit has a population of 33,014, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,014

Rank in Malaysia

#199

Coordinates

2.00°N, 112.93°E

~43 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,256 km

780 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 Kapit

Kanowit24,700 people · ~88 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~90 km away
Tatau31,920 people · ~99 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~110 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~113 km away
Dalat21,147 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kapit?

Kapit has a population of 33,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Kapit in?

Kapit is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Kapit the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,256 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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