Kulai Population 2026
Kulai has a population of 63,762, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Johor. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,762
Rank in Malaysia
#114
Coordinates
1.66°N, 103.60°E
~33 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
269 km
167 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Johor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru | 858,118 | #2 |
| Pelentong | 583,640 | #8 |
| Iskandar Puteri | 575,977 | #10 |
| Pasir Gudang | 534,659 | #16 |
| Mukim Pulai | 505,661 | #17 |
| Kampung Larkin Lama | 500,000 | #19 |
| Kampung Kangkar Teberau | 412,373 | #25 |
| Kluang | 323,762 | #31 |
Cities near Kulai
- Bandar Putra Kulai19,793 people · ~3 km away
- Taman Senai73,176 people · ~8 km away
- Kampung Sedenak22,535 people · ~10 km away
- Mukim Pulai505,661 people · ~15 km away
- Pekan Nenas23,292 people · ~19 km away
- Kampung Kangkar Teberau412,373 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kulai?
Kulai has a population of 63,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kulai in?
Kulai is located in Johor, Malaysia.
Is Kulai the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 269 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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