Miri Population 2026

Miri has a population of 300,543, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.8% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 4.8× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

300,543

Rank in Malaysia

#33

Coordinates

4.40°N, 113.99°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,372 km

852 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sarawak

City	Population	Rank in Malaysia
Kuching	402,738	#26
Sibu	198,239	#50
Bintulu	151,617	#56
Marudi	90,100	#89
Serian	58,059	#129
Bau	52,643	#138
Niah	48,875	#147
Sri Aman	47,313	#151

Cities near Miri

Marudi90,100 people · ~43 km away
Beluru28,695 people · ~48 km away
Niah48,875 people · ~67 km away
Limbang38,093 people · ~120 km away
Sebauh29,606 people · ~164 km away
Lawas26,002 people · ~165 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Miri?

Miri has a population of 300,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Miri in?

Miri is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Miri the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,372 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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