Segamat Population 2026

Segamat has a population of 69,816, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Johor. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

Kuala LumpurSegamat
Location of Segamat (capital Kuala Lumpur shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
69,816
Rank in Malaysia
#105
Coordinates
2.51°N, 102.82°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
143 km
89 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Johor

CityPopulationRank in Malaysia
Johor Bahru858,118#2
Pelentong583,640#8
Iskandar Puteri575,977#10
Pasir Gudang534,659#16
Mukim Pulai505,661#17
Kampung Larkin Lama500,000#19
Kampung Kangkar Teberau412,373#25
Kluang323,762#31

Cities near Segamat

FAQ

What is the population of Segamat?
Segamat has a population of 69,816 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Segamat in?
Segamat is located in Johor, Malaysia.
Is Segamat the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 143 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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