Petagas Population 2026
Petagas has a population of 35,844, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,844
Rank in Malaysia
#187
Coordinates
5.91°N, 116.05°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,622 km
1,007 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 500,421 | #18 |
| Sandakan | 439,050 | #21 |
| Tawau | 372,615 | #29 |
| Lahad Datu | 105,622 | #75 |
| Putatan | 78,340 | #98 |
| Donggongon | 78,086 | #99 |
| Keningau | 77,650 | #100 |
| Semporna | 62,641 | #117 |
Cities near Petagas
- Putatan78,340 people · ~2 km away
- Donggongon78,086 people · ~6 km away
- Kota Kinabalu500,421 people · ~7 km away
- Kinarut15,716 people · ~10 km away
- Papar19,278 people · ~24 km away
- Tambunan29,294 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petagas?
Petagas has a population of 35,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Petagas in?
Petagas is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Petagas the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,622 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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