Tatau Population 2026

Tatau has a population of 31,920, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,920

Rank in Malaysia

#208

Coordinates

2.88°N, 112.85°E

~22 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,240 km

770 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 Tatau

Bintulu151,617 people · ~38 km away
Sebauh29,606 people · ~53 km away
Selangau19,844 people · ~71 km away
Mukah33,478 people · ~84 km away
Dalat21,147 people · ~88 km away
Kapit33,014 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tatau?

Tatau has a population of 31,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Tatau in?

Tatau is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Tatau the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,240 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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