Putatan Population 2026
Putatan has a population of 78,340, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,340
Rank in Malaysia
#98
Coordinates
5.93°N, 116.06°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,623 km
1,008 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 |
| Donggongon | 78,086 | #99 |
| Keningau | 77,650 | #100 |
| Semporna | 62,641 | #117 |
| Bandar Labuan | 54,752 | #134 |
Cities near Putatan
- Petagas35,844 people · ~2 km away
- Donggongon78,086 people · ~5 km away
- Kota Kinabalu500,421 people · ~6 km away
- Kinarut15,716 people · ~12 km away
- Papar19,278 people · ~26 km away
- Tambunan29,294 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Putatan?
Putatan has a population of 78,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Putatan in?
Putatan is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Putatan the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,623 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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