Largest Cities in Perak

Top 51 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Malaysia · Perak

Largest Cities — Perak

1 Ipoh 759,952

2 Teluk Intan 232,800

3 Taiping 217,647

4 Sitiawan 156,234

5 Bercham 150,000

6 Seri Manjung 100,000

7 Kampung Manjoi 86,266

8 Tanjong Malim 66,103

9 Parit 60,988

10 Kampong Dungun 58,674

11 Simpang Empat 58,004

12 Sungai Siput 49,000

13 Batu Gajah 46,183

14 Lumut 39,595

15 Kuala Kangsar 39,331

16 Padang Rengas 38,294

17 Kamunting 36,243

18 Selama 34,800

19 Sungkai 32,700

20 Kuala Kurau 31,065

21 Gerik 30,868

22 Lahat 30,694

23 Chemor 30,461

24 Bidur 30,016

25 Hutan Melintang 28,357

26 Tapah Road 27,863

27 Parit Buntar 27,313

28 Cangkat Jong 25,618

29 Batu Kurau 22,307

30 Bagan Serai 20,476

31 Kampar 19,056

32 Pantai Remis 16,317

33 Seri Iskandar 14,827

34 Keruh 14,661

35 Bagan Datuk 13,700

36 Bagan Tiang 13,538

37 Mambang Di Awan 13,300

38 Lenggong 12,722

39 Proton City 12,009

40 Sungai Sumun 10,781

41 Pangkor 10,000

42 Ulu Kinta 9,799

43 Beruas 9,268

44 Bagan Datoh 9,046

45 Tanjung Piandang 8,352

46 Kampung Simpang Pulai 8,102

47 Kampung Cangkat Jering 6,936

48 Serdang 6,793

49 Pusing 6,780

50 Slim River 6,297

51 Simpang 5,132

The largest cities in Perak represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ipoh leads with a population of 759,952, followed by Teluk Intan and Taiping. 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. 07 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. Ipoh's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,297 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,516,633.

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