Semenyih Population 2026
Semenyih has a population of 92,491, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.3% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,491
Rank in Malaysia
#88
Coordinates
2.95°N, 101.84°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Petaling Jaya | 807,879 | #4 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
Cities near Semenyih
- Kajang236,240 people · ~8 km away
- Bandar Mahkota Cheras100,000 people · ~12 km away
- Kampung Baru Balakong69,302 people · ~14 km away
- Putrajaya50,000 people · ~17 km away
- Kampung Baharu Nilai38,612 people · ~17 km away
- Hulu Langat55,251 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Semenyih?
Semenyih has a population of 92,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Semenyih in?
Semenyih is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Semenyih the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 27 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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