Largest Cities in Penang

Top 37 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Malaysia · Penang

Largest Cities — Penang

1 Paya Terubong 226,712

2 Bukit Mertajam 212,329

3 George Town 158,336

4 Kampung Sungai Glugur 145,600

5 Kampung Sungai Ara 140,849

6 Tasek Glugor 135,786

7 Bayan Lepas 130,455

8 Butterworth 107,591

9 Val Dor 88,600

10 Perai 65,301

11 Jelutong 63,507

12 Bukit Tengah 54,416

13 Nibong Tebal 40,072

14 Jawi 36,601

15 Sungai Dua 28,100

16 Kubang Semang 27,194

17 Permatang Kuching 27,191

18 Balik Pulau 23,559

19 Bukit Tambun 22,900

20 Kampung Teluk Kumbar 21,481

21 Batu Feringgi 20,000

22 Sungai Jawi 19,586

23 Kampung Teluk Air Tawar 19,371

24 Relau 18,755

25 Glugor 18,662

26 Bukit Gemuroh 17,379

27 Kepala Batas 17,131

28 Ayer Itam 16,974

29 Tanjung Bungah 14,271

30 Tanjung Tokong 12,550

31 Juru 12,265

32 Batu Kawan 11,409

33 Bandar Baru Ayer Itam 10,290

34 Penaga 10,138

35 Telaga Batu 10,000

36 Simpang Empat 9,149

37 Kampung Pondok Upih 7,679

The largest cities in Penang represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Paya Terubong leads with a population of 226,712, followed by Bukit Mertajam and George Town. 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. 09 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. Paya Terubong's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 883,826.

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