Simunjan Population 2026

Simunjan has a population of 23,011, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,011

Rank in Malaysia

#264

Coordinates

1.38°N, 110.75°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,026 km

637 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 Simunjan

Serian58,059 people · ~32 km away
Siburan27,286 people · ~39 km away
Kuching402,738 people · ~50 km away
Tebedu25,232 people · ~58 km away
Bau52,643 people · ~67 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Simunjan?

Simunjan has a population of 23,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Simunjan in?

Simunjan is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Simunjan the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,026 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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