Selangau Population 2026

Selangau has a population of 19,844, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,844

Rank in Malaysia

#293

Coordinates

2.52°N, 112.33°E

~96 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,184 km

735 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 Selangau

Dalat21,147 people · ~31 km away
Mukah33,478 people · ~49 km away
Sibu Jaya35,000 people · ~50 km away
Kanowit24,700 people · ~51 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~62 km away
Tatau31,920 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Selangau?

Selangau has a population of 19,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Selangau in?

Selangau is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Selangau the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,184 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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