Serian Population 2026

Serian has a population of 58,059, making it the #129 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

58,059

Rank in Malaysia

#129

Coordinates

1.17°N, 110.57°E

~20 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,011 km

628 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
Bau	52,643	#138
Niah	48,875	#147
Sri Aman	47,313	#151

Cities near Serian

Tebedu25,232 people · ~27 km away
Siburan27,286 people · ~29 km away
Simunjan23,011 people · ~32 km away
Kuching402,738 people · ~50 km away
Bau52,643 people · ~54 km away
Lundu26,372 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Serian?

Serian has a population of 58,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #129 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Serian in?

Serian is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Serian the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,011 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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