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Pasir Gudang overview
Pasir Gudang (orange) and the other large cities of Malaysia
Pasir Gudang lies in Johor in Malaysia at 1.46°N, 103.91°E, about 29 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Selayang Baru Utara (542,409) and larger than Mukim Pulai (505,661). The largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur with 1,453,975 people; the capital, Kuala Lumpur, has 1,453,975.
The national capital, Kuala Lumpur, is about 309 km away; the nearest large city is Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru, 3 km from Pasir Gudang.
Malaysia as a whole has a live population of 36,503,986 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #44 of 238 countries — see the Malaysia population page for the full statistics and the Malaysia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Pasir Gudang
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru Johor | 3 km | 145,639 |
| Masai Johor | 4 km | 141,730 |
| Bandar Seri Alam Johor | 6 km | 220,000 |
| Pelentong Johor | 11 km | 583,640 |
| Johor Bahru Johor | 16 km | 858,118 |
| Kampung Kangkar Teberau Johor | 18 km | 412,373 |
| Kampung Larkin Lama Johor | 18 km | 500,000 |
| Perling Johor | 25 km | 101,263 |
Largest cities in Malaysia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala LumpurCapital | Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 |
| 2 | Johor Bahru | Johor | 858,118 |
| 3 | Kampung Baru Subang | Selangor | 833,571 |
| 4 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | 807,879 |
| 5 | Ipoh | Perak | 759,952 |
| 6 | Shah Alam | Selangor | 740,750 |
| 7 | Bukit Rahman Putra | Selangor | 607,000 |
| 8 | Pelentong | Johor | 583,640 |
| 9 | Malacca | Melaka | 579,000 |
| 10 | Iskandar Puteri | Johor | 575,977 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pasir Gudang?
Pasir Gudang has about 534,659 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pasir Gudang the capital of Malaysia?
No. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur (1,453,975 people), about 309 km away. Pasir Gudang is the 16th largest city of the country.
How big is Pasir Gudang compared with the rest of Malaysia?
Its 534,659 residents are 1.5% of the 36,503,986 people living in Malaysia today. Kuala Lumpur is larger with 1,453,975 people.
Where is Pasir Gudang?
In Johor, Malaysia, at latitude 1.46 and longitude 103.91, 29 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru (3 km), Masai (4 km), Bandar Seri Alam (6 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pasir Gudang Population 2026 — Malaysia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/pasir-gudang/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/pasir-gudang/">Pasir Gudang Population 2026 — Malaysia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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