Quick facts
Setapak overview
Setapak (orange) and the other large cities of Malaysia
Setapak lies in Selangor in Malaysia at 3.21°N, 101.73°E, about 52 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Tawau (372,615) and larger than Kluang (323,762). 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 9 km away; the nearest large city is Batu Caves, 6 km from Setapak.
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 Setapak
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Batu Caves Selangor | 6 km | 254,083 |
| Selayang Baru Utara Selangor | 9 km | 542,409 |
| Kuala LumpurCapital Kuala Lumpur | 9 km | 1,453,975 |
| Cheras Selangor | 11 km | 135,823 |
| Kota Damansara Selangor | 17 km | 500,000 |
| Petaling Jaya Selangor | 17 km | 807,879 |
| Sungai Buloh Selangor | 18 km | 222,858 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra Selangor | 18 km | 607,000 |
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 Setapak?
Setapak has about 353,268 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Setapak the capital of Malaysia?
No. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur (1,453,975 people), about 9 km away. Setapak is the 29th largest city of the country.
How big is Setapak compared with the rest of Malaysia?
Its 353,268 residents are 1% of the 36,503,986 people living in Malaysia today. Kuala Lumpur is larger with 1,453,975 people.
Where is Setapak?
In Selangor, Malaysia, at latitude 3.21 and longitude 101.73, 52 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Batu Caves (6 km), Selayang Baru Utara (9 km), Kuala Lumpur (9 km).
Explore more
Cite or link to this page
Glostats. (2026). Setapak Population 2026 — Malaysia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/setapak/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/malaysia/setapak/">Setapak 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.