Pakan Population 2026

Pakan has a population of 15,462, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. It is about 94× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,462

Rank in Malaysia

#344

Coordinates

1.88°N, 111.68°E

~63 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,119 km

695 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 Pakan

Maradong20,299 people · ~23 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~30 km away
Sarikei44,039 people · ~32 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~42 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~49 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pakan?

Pakan has a population of 15,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Pakan in?

Pakan is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Pakan the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,119 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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