Tambunan Population 2026
Tambunan has a population of 29,294, making it the #227 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sabah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,294
Rank in Malaysia
#227
Coordinates
5.72°N, 116.40°E
~630 m elevation · Asia/Kuching
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
1,656 km
1,028 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 Tambunan
- Donggongon78,086 people · ~39 km away
- Ranau19,294 people · ~39 km away
- Kinarut15,716 people · ~41 km away
- Putatan78,340 people · ~44 km away
- Petagas35,844 people · ~44 km away
- Kota Kinabalu500,421 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tambunan?
Tambunan has a population of 29,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #227 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Tambunan in?
Tambunan is located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Is Tambunan the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,656 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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