Sipitang Population 2026
Sipitang has a population of 39,300, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,300
Rank in Malaysia
#174
Coordinates
5.08°N, 115.55°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,552 km
964 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sabah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 500,421 | #18 |
| Sandakan | 439,050 | #21 |
| Tawau | 372,615 | #29 |
| Lahad Datu | 105,622 | #75 |
| Putatan | 78,340 | #98 |
| Donggongon | 78,086 | #99 |
| Keningau | 77,650 | #100 |
| Semporna | 62,641 | #117 |
Cities near Sipitang
- Lawas26,002 people · ~29 km away
- Beaufort15,855 people · ~37 km away
- Bandar Labuan54,752 people · ~40 km away
- Labuan95,120 people · ~40 km away
- Kuala Penyu24,200 people · ~55 km away
- Limbang38,093 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sipitang?
Sipitang has a population of 39,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Sipitang in?
Sipitang is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Sipitang the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,552 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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