Ranau Population 2026
Ranau has a population of 19,294, making it the #303 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,294
Rank in Malaysia
#303
Coordinates
5.95°N, 116.66°E
~570 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,689 km
1,049 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 Ranau
- Tambunan29,294 people · ~39 km away
- Donggongon78,086 people · ~62 km away
- Kota Kinabalu500,421 people · ~65 km away
- Putatan78,340 people · ~67 km away
- Petagas35,844 people · ~68 km away
- Kinarut15,716 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ranau?
Ranau has a population of 19,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #303 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Ranau in?
Ranau is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Ranau the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,689 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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