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Largest Cities in Kuala Lumpur

Top 32 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kuala Lumpur

1 Kuala Lumpur 1,453,975
2 Taman Petaling 423,062
3 Wangsa Maju 215,600
4 Bandar Utama 200,000
5 Bukit Jalil 200,000
6 Ampang 126,285
7 Titiwangsa 122,096
8 Bukit Bintang 120,529
9 Sentul 100,000
10 Kepong 85,960
11 Sri Petaling 50,000
12 Taman Melati 50,000
13 Kuchai Lama 50,000
14 Bangsar 40,000
15 Taman Sri Sinar 40,000
16 Taman Tun Dr Ismail 37,500
17 Alam Damai 35,000
18 Bukit Kerinchi 35,000
19 Mont Kiara 30,643
20 Taman OUG 25,989
21 SS2 25,500
22 Taman Desa 25,000
23 Desa Petaling 20,000
24 Seputeh 18,605
25 Desa Parkcity 16,500
26 Pudu 15,000
27 Kampong Datuk Keramat 13,061
28 Jinjang 13,000
29 Brickfields 12,000
30 Taman Ikan Emas 10,046
31 Mutiara Damansara 10,000
32 Bukit Damansara 5,161

The largest cities in Kuala Lumpur represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kuala Lumpur leads with a population of 1,453,975, followed by Taman Petaling and Wangsa Maju. 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. 14 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. Kuala Lumpur's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 14 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,492,637.

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