Saratok Population 2026

Saratok has a population of 19,009, making it the #311 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,009

Rank in Malaysia

#311

Coordinates

1.73°N, 111.33°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,083 km

673 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 Saratok

Betong36,303 people · ~42 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~42 km away
Sarikei44,039 people · ~47 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~50 km away
Sri Aman47,313 people · ~56 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saratok?

Saratok has a population of 19,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #311 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Saratok in?

Saratok is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Saratok the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,083 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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