Lawas Population 2026
Lawas has a population of 26,002, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,002
Rank in Malaysia
#245
Coordinates
4.86°N, 115.41°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,534 km
953 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sarawak
Cities near Lawas
- Sipitang39,300 people · ~29 km away
- Limbang38,093 people · ~46 km away
- Labuan95,120 people · ~50 km away
- Bandar Labuan54,752 people · ~50 km away
- Beaufort15,855 people · ~66 km away
- Kuala Penyu24,200 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lawas?
Lawas has a population of 26,002 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Lawas in?
Lawas is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Is Lawas the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,534 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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