Labis Population 2026
Labis has a population of 21,906, making it the #273 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Johor. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,906
Rank in Malaysia
#273
Coordinates
2.38°N, 103.02°E
~48 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
170 km
106 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 Labis
- Kampung Selang20,000 people · ~17 km away
- Segamat69,816 people · ~27 km away
- Taman Pelangi32,000 people · ~38 km away
- Pagoh95,202 people · ~38 km away
- Gerisek33,217 people · ~40 km away
- Batu Anam21,923 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Labis?
Labis has a population of 21,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #273 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Labis in?
Labis is located in Johor, Malaysia.
Is Labis the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 170 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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