Most Dense in Malaysia

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1 Johor Jaya 01 75,862/mi²

2 Bukit Mertajam 09 65,737/mi²

3 Cyberjaya 12 63,871/mi²

4 Rengit 01 35,294/mi²

5 Subang Jaya 12 26,204/mi²

6 Petaling Jaya 12 21,526/mi²

7 Butterworth 09 19,076/mi²

8 Tawau 16 17,267/mi²

9 Tanjung Tokong 09 16,733/mi²

10 Kuala Lumpur 14 15,456/mi²

11 Brickfields 14 14,815/mi²

12 Ipoh 07 13,121/mi²

13 Kota Bharu 03 12,741/mi²

14 Kota Damansara 12 10,322/mi²

15 Paya Terubong 09 9,987/mi²

16 Kota Tinggi 01 8,040/mi²

17 Tanjung Bungah 09 7,841/mi²

18 Kampung Sungai Ara 09 7,790/mi²

19 Kampung Teluk Kumbar 09 7,137/mi²

20 Ampang 14 6,797/mi²

21 Alor Setar 02 6,763/mi²

22 Shah Alam 12 6,616/mi²

23 Kampung Sungai Glugur 09 6,414/mi²

24 Puchong 12 6,089/mi²

25 Johor Bahru 01 5,955/mi²

26 Kampung Baru Subang 12 5,855/mi²

27 Bayan Lepas 09 5,767/mi²

28 Pelentong 01 5,598/mi²

29 Malacca 04 5,414/mi²

30 Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas 12 5,369/mi²

31 Teluk Intan 07 4,751/mi²

32 Taman Petaling 14 4,501/mi²

33 Kampung Teluk Air Tawar 09 4,403/mi²

34 Pasir Mas 03 4,293/mi²

35 Bukit Rahman Putra 12 4,264/mi²

36 Bandar Utama 14 4,129/mi²

37 Pasir Gudang 01 3,851/mi²

38 Setapak 12 3,758/mi²

39 Iskandar Puteri 01 3,685/mi²

40 Kota Kinabalu 16 3,680/mi²

41 Bandar Sunway 12 3,246/mi²

42 Mukim Pulai 01 3,235/mi²

43 Cheras 12 3,142/mi²

44 Taiping 07 3,023/mi²

45 Kuching 11 2,420/mi²

46 Petagas 16 2,361/mi²

47 Wangsa Maju 14 2,294/mi²

48 Bandar Penawar 01 2,252/mi²

49 Selayang Baru Utara 12 2,159/mi²

50 Bukit Jalil 14 2,128/mi²

51 Seri Kembangan 12 2,114/mi²

52 Titi 05 2,005/mi²

53 Wakaf Baharu 03 1,944/mi²

54 Kuala Terengganu 13 1,826/mi²

55 Taman Melawati 12 1,815/mi²

56 Damansara Damai 12 1,755/mi²

57 Kota Kuala Muda 02 1,720/mi²

58 Sungai Petani 02 1,719/mi²

59 Kampung Baru Balakong 12 1,603/mi²

60 Kampung Larkin Lama 01 1,571/mi²

61 Sungai Buloh 12 1,565/mi²

62 Bandar Kinrara 12 1,523/mi²

63 George Town 09 1,341/mi²

64 Titiwangsa 14 1,299/mi²

65 Kampung Kangkar Teberau 01 1,295/mi²

66 Bukit Bintang 14 1,282/mi²

67 Kuantan 06 1,242/mi²

68 Ara Damansara 12 1,239/mi²

69 Tasek Glugor 09 1,142/mi²

70 Klang 12 1,085/mi²

71 Sentul 14 1,064/mi²

72 Setia Alam 12 1,054/mi²

73 Relau 09 1,037/mi²

74 Skudai 01 1,022/mi²

75 Kluang 01 1,017/mi²

76 Batu Caves 12 1,011/mi²

77 Jelutong 09 1,009/mi²

78 Seremban 05 1,007/mi²

79 Bandar Sri Damansara 12 1,002/mi²

80 Muar 01 989/mi²

81 Putra Heights 12 974/mi²

82 Val Dor 09 971/mi²

83 Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 12 925/mi²

84 Kapar 12 920/mi²

85 Kepong 14 914/mi²

86 Pasir Puteh 03 811/mi²

87 Alam Damai 14 810/mi²

88 Rawang 12 792/mi²

89 Miri 11 780/mi²

90 Sepang 12 764/mi²

91 Kajang 12 746/mi²

92 Perai 09 717/mi²

93 Bandar Seri Alam 01 691/mi²

94 Perling 01 648/mi²

95 Kampung Ayer Keroh 04 625/mi²

96 Bukit Tengah 09 598/mi²

97 Bandar Tasik Puteri 12 597/mi²

98 Kulim 02 539/mi²

99 Taman Melati 14 532/mi²

100 Kuchai Lama 14 532/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Malaysia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Johor Jaya leads with 75,862 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Johor Jaya has 75,862 people per square mile — that's roughly 119 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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