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Pelentong overview
Pelentong (orange) and the other large cities of Malaysia
Pelentong lies in Johor in Malaysia at 1.52°N, 103.82°E, about 25 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Shah Alam (740,750) and larger than Malacca (579,000). The largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur with 1,453,975 people and is also the capital.
The national capital, Kuala Lumpur, is about 298 km away; the nearest large city is Bandar Seri Alam, 6 km from Pelentong.
Malaysia as a whole has a live population of 36,506,185 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #45 of 238 countries — see the Malaysia population page for the full statistics and the Malaysia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Pelentong
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bandar Seri Alam Johor | 6 km | 220,000 |
| Masai Johor | 7 km | 141,730 |
| Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru Johor | 8 km | 145,639 |
| Johor Bahru Johor | 10 km | 858,118 |
| Pasir Gudang Johor | 11 km | 534,659 |
| Perling Johor | 16 km | 101,263 |
| Mukim Pulai Johor | 18 km | 505,661 |
| SingaporeCapital ·  Singapore | 26 km | 5,638,700 |
Largest cities in Malaysia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala LumpurCapital | Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 |
| 2 | Johor Bahru | Johor | 858,118 |
| 3 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | 807,879 |
| 4 | Ipoh | Perak | 759,952 |
| 5 | Shah Alam | Selangor | 740,750 |
| 6 | Pelentong | Johor | 583,640 |
| 7 | Malacca | Melaka | 579,000 |
| 8 | Iskandar Puteri | Johor | 575,977 |
| 9 | Kota Bharu | Kelantan | 568,900 |
| 10 | Kuantan | Pahang | 548,014 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pelentong?
Pelentong has about 583,640 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pelentong the capital of Malaysia?
No. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur (1,453,975 people), about 298 km away. Pelentong is the 6th largest city of the country.
How big is Pelentong compared with the rest of Malaysia?
Its 583,640 residents are 1.6% of the 36,506,185 people living in Malaysia today. Kuala Lumpur is larger with 1,453,975 people.
Where is Pelentong?
In Johor, Malaysia, at latitude 1.52 and longitude 103.82, 25 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bandar Seri Alam (6 km), Masai (7 km), Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru (8 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pelentong Population 2026 — Malaysia. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/pelentong/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/pelentong/">Pelentong 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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