Siburan Population 2026

Siburan has a population of 27,286, making it the #237 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,286

Rank in Malaysia

#237

Coordinates

1.37°N, 110.40°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

988 km

614 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 Siburan

Kuching402,738 people · ~22 km away
Bau52,643 people · ~28 km away
Serian58,059 people · ~29 km away
Tebedu25,232 people · ~38 km away
Simunjan23,011 people · ~39 km away
Lundu26,372 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Siburan?

Siburan has a population of 27,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #237 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Siburan in?

Siburan is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Siburan the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 988 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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