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Largest Cities in Selangor

Top 83 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities — Selangor

2 Petaling Jaya 807,879
3 Shah Alam 740,750
4 Subang Jaya 708,296
5 Bukit Rahman Putra 607,000
7 Kota Damansara 500,000
8 Puchong 375,181
9 Setapak 353,268
10 Kapar 269,627
11 Batu Caves 254,083
12 Klang 240,016
13 Kajang 236,240
15 Sungai Buloh 222,858
16 Sepang 212,050
17 Bandar Sunway 200,000
18 Rawang 199,095
19 Kuala Kubu Baharu 194,387
20 Setia Alam 150,000
21 Bandar Tasik Puteri 150,000
22 Bandar Bukit Raja 146,534
23 Cheras 135,823
24 Seri Kembangan 130,252
25 Ijok 100,899
27 Taman Melawati 99,304
28 Bandar Kinrara 93,822
29 Semenyih 92,491
30 Damansara Damai 85,000
32 Cyberjaya 79,200
34 Serendah 71,202
36 Putra Heights 60,000
37 Ara Damansara 60,000
38 Kuala Selangor 55,887
39 Hulu Langat 55,251
40 Pandamaran 53,916
43 Banting 48,240
44 Bangi 45,042
45 Elmina 45,000
46 Taman Greenwood 41,699
49 Kampung Setia 38,870
50 Denai Alam 35,000
51 Ulu Kelang 28,222
52 Sungai Besar 26,939
53 Bandar Puncak Alam 25,000
54 Jenjarum 24,857
56 Batu Arang 22,579
57 Tanjung Sepat 22,340
59 Kuang 21,185
60 Hulu Yam Lama 20,334
61 Bukit Beruntung 20,023
62 Batang Berjuntai 20,001
63 Pelabuhan Klang 20,000
64 Tropicana Indah 20,000
65 Seminyih 19,724
68 Sekinchan 13,226
69 Bandar 16 Sierra 12,000
70 Bandar Parklands 9,000
71 Laman Permai 8,800
72 Sabak Bernam 8,696
73 Bandar Botanic 8,670
74 Dengkil 7,672
75 Meru 7,404
76 Glenmarie Estate 7,265
77 Templer Bestari 6,300
78 Gedangsa 6,150
79 FELDA Soeharto 6,060
81 Eco Sanctuary 5,827
83 Batu Tiga 5,419

The largest cities in Selangor represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kampung Baru Subang leads with a population of 833,571, followed by Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam. 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. 12 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. Kampung Baru Subang's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 35,000 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,697,496.

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