Maradong Population 2026

Maradong has a population of 20,299, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,299

Rank in Malaysia

#283

Coordinates

2.08°N, 111.62°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,109 km

689 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 Maradong

Sarikei44,039 people · ~12 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~23 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~33 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~34 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~43 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maradong?

Maradong has a population of 20,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Maradong in?

Maradong is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Maradong the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,109 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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