Limbang Population 2026

Limbang has a population of 38,093, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,093

Rank in Malaysia

#181

Coordinates

4.75°N, 115.01°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,489 km

925 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 Limbang

Lawas26,002 people · ~46 km away
Labuan95,120 people · ~64 km away
Bandar Labuan54,752 people · ~65 km away
Sipitang39,300 people · ~70 km away
Marudi90,100 people · ~100 km away
Beaufort15,855 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Limbang?

Limbang has a population of 38,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Limbang in?

Limbang is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Limbang the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,489 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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