Lundu Population 2026

Lundu has a population of 26,372, making it the #242 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,372

Rank in Malaysia

#242

Coordinates

1.67°N, 109.85°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

922 km

573 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 Lundu

Bau52,643 people · ~44 km away
Kuching402,738 people · ~55 km away
Siburan27,286 people · ~70 km away
Tebedu25,232 people · ~92 km away
Serian58,059 people · ~97 km away
Simunjan23,011 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lundu?

Lundu has a population of 26,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #242 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Lundu in?

Lundu is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Lundu the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 922 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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