Niah Population 2026

Niah has a population of 48,875, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,875

Rank in Malaysia

#147

Coordinates

3.86°N, 113.72°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,337 km

830 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
Sri Aman	47,313	#151

Cities near Niah

Beluru28,695 people · ~45 km away
Miri300,543 people · ~67 km away
Marudi90,100 people · ~76 km away
Sebauh29,606 people · ~97 km away
Bintulu151,617 people · ~108 km away
Belaga22,502 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Niah?

Niah has a population of 48,875 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Niah in?

Niah is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Niah the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,337 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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