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Largest Cities in Kedah

Top 60 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kedah

1 Kota Kuala Muda 544,984
2 Sungai Petani 544,851
3 Alor Setar 417,800
4 Kulim 170,889
5 Pendang 94,033
6 Yan Besar 67,653
7 Jitra 63,489
8 Kampong Sidam 60,983
9 Padang Serai 50,757
10 Bedong 47,585
11 Bandar Baharu 44,412
12 Kampung Alor Mengkudu 38,193
13 Sungai Lalang 34,947
14 Sik 32,565
15 Kuah 30,212
16 Tokai 30,000
17 Pokok Sena 19,677
18 Kuala Kedah 19,231
19 Kuala Ketil 19,209
20 Pulai 19,093
21 Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka 18,898
22 Changloon 18,872
23 Kampung Kupang 18,844
24 Lunas 18,236
25 Teloi Kanan 17,972
26 Anak Bukit 16,525
27 Padang Besar 16,235
28 Gurun 15,964
29 Pantai Cenang 15,000
30 Guar Chempedak 13,781
31 Sintok 12,942
32 Kampong Merbok 12,940
33 Bandar Laguna Merbok 12,940
34 Kepala Batas 12,397
35 Kampong Bakai 12,235
36 Kampung Jerlun 11,094
37 Padang Mat Sirat 10,000
38 Ayer Hangat 10,000
39 Kampong Tajar 9,441
40 Kampung Siong 9,413
41 Gunong 9,200
42 Simpang Empat 9,149
43 Kampung Sok 8,781
44 Kampung Tawar Besar 8,642
45 Tikam Batu 8,323
46 Kuala Nerang 7,802
47 Alor Merah 7,273
48 Kampung Pering 7,227
49 Kampung Batu Lima 6,739
50 Kampung Pulai 6,129
51 Kangkong 6,034
52 Langgar 5,872
53 Sungai Kob 5,777
54 Kampung Ayer Puteh 5,724
55 Kampung Naga Lilit 5,547
56 Tebengau 5,415
57 Bagan Samak 5,391
58 Pengkalan Kundor 5,328
59 Kampung Padang Lalang 5,216
60 Bukit Pinang 5,012

The largest cities in Kedah represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kota Kuala Muda leads with a population of 544,984, followed by Sungai Petani and Alor Setar. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 02 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kota Kuala Muda's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 02 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,129 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,772,557.

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