Selama Population 2026
Selama has a population of 34,800, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,800
Rank in Malaysia
#194
Coordinates
5.22°N, 100.69°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
256 km
159 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Perak
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | 759,952 | #5 |
| Teluk Intan | 232,800 | #38 |
| Taiping | 217,647 | #43 |
| Sitiawan | 156,234 | #55 |
| Bercham | 150,000 | #57 |
| Seri Manjung | 100,000 | #80 |
| Kampung Manjoi | 86,266 | #91 |
| Tanjong Malim | 66,103 | #108 |
Cities near Selama
- Kulim170,889 people · ~21 km away
- Jawi36,601 people · ~22 km away
- Sungai Jawi19,586 people · ~22 km away
- Val Dor88,600 people · ~23 km away
- Bandar Baharu44,412 people · ~24 km away
- Parit Buntar27,313 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Selama?
Selama has a population of 34,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Selama in?
Selama is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Selama the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 256 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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