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Seremban overview
Seremban (orange) and the other large cities of Malaysia
Seremban lies in Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia at 2.73°N, 101.94°E, about 59 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Puchong (375,181) and larger than Tawau (372,615). 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 54 km away; the nearest large city is Sepang, 21 km from Seremban.
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 Seremban
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sepang Selangor | 21 km | 212,050 |
| Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan | 28 km | 119,300 |
| Kajang Selangor | 34 km | 236,240 |
| Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor | 39 km | 100,000 |
| Seri Kembangan Selangor | 42 km | 130,252 |
| Puchong Selangor | 47 km | 375,181 |
| Cheras Selangor | 48 km | 135,823 |
| Kuala LumpurCapital Kuala Lumpur | 54 km | 1,453,975 |
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 Seremban?
Seremban has about 372,917 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Seremban the capital of Malaysia?
No. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur (1,453,975 people), about 54 km away. Seremban is the 27th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Seremban compared with the rest of Malaysia?
Its 372,917 residents are 1% of the 36,503,986 people living in Malaysia today. Kuala Lumpur is larger with 1,453,975 people.
Where is Seremban?
In Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, at latitude 2.73 and longitude 101.94, 59 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sepang (21 km), Port Dickson (28 km), Kajang (34 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Seremban Population 2026 — Malaysia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/seremban/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/seremban/">Seremban 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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