Sibu Jaya Population 2026

Sibu Jaya has a population of 35,000, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,000

Rank in Malaysia

#190

Coordinates

2.24°N, 111.97°E

~68 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,147 km

712 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 Sibu Jaya

Sibu198,239 people · ~18 km away
Kanowit24,700 people · ~25 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~26 km away
Maradong20,299 people · ~43 km away
Dalat21,147 people · ~49 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sibu Jaya?

Sibu Jaya has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Sibu Jaya in?

Sibu Jaya is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Sibu Jaya the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,147 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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