Largest Cities in Selangor

Top 83 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Selangor

1 Klang 878,000
2 Kampung Baru Subang 833,571
3 Shah Alam 740,750
4 Glenmarie Estate 708,296
5 Subang Jaya 708,296
6 Bandar Sunway 708,296
7 Petaling Jaya 638,516
8 Bukit Rahman Putra 607,000
9 Selayang Baru Utara 542,409
10 Kota Damansara 500,000
11 Hulu Langat 469,000
12 Puchong 375,181
13 Setapak 353,268
14 Kapar 269,627
15 Batu Caves 254,083
16 Kajang 236,240
17 Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas 232,100
18 Sungai Buloh 222,858
19 Sepang 212,050
20 Rawang 199,095
21 Kuala Kubu Baharu 194,387
22 Setia Alam 150,000
23 Bandar Tasik Puteri 150,000
24 Bandar Bukit Raja 146,534
25 Cheras 135,823
26 Seri Kembangan 130,252
27 Ijok 100,899
28 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 100,000
29 Taman Melawati 99,304
30 Bandar Kinrara 93,822
31 Semenyih 92,491
32 Damansara Damai 85,000
33 Kampung Sungai Kajang 84,031
34 Cyberjaya 79,200
35 Bandar Saujana Utama 72,000
36 Serendah 71,202
37 Kampung Baru Balakong 69,302
38 Putra Heights 60,000
39 Ara Damansara 60,000
40 Kuala Selangor 55,887
41 Pandamaran 53,916
42 Teluk Panglima Garang 49,155
43 Bandar Sri Damansara 48,556
44 Banting 48,240
45 Bangi 45,042
46 Elmina 45,000
47 Taman Greenwood 41,699
48 Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 40,000
49 Bandar Country Homes 39,000
50 Kampung Setia 38,870
51 Denai Alam 35,000
52 Ulu Kelang 28,222
53 Sungai Besar 26,939
54 Bandar Puncak Alam 25,000
55 Jenjarum 24,857
56 Ladang Seri Kundang 23,307
57 Batu Arang 22,579
58 Tanjung Sepat 22,340
59 Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi 21,534
60 Kuang 21,185
61 Hulu Yam Lama 20,334
62 Bukit Beruntung 20,023
63 Batang Berjuntai 20,001
64 Pelabuhan Klang 20,000
65 Tropicana Indah 20,000
66 Seminyih 19,724
67 Kampung Tanjung Karang 16,393
68 Sungai Pelek New Village 13,829
69 Sekinchan 13,226
70 Bandar 16 Sierra 12,000
71 Bandar Parklands 9,000
72 Laman Permai 8,800
73 Sabak Bernam 8,696
74 Bandar Botanic 8,670
75 Dengkil 7,672
76 Meru 7,404
77 Templer Bestari 6,300
78 Gedangsa 6,150
79 FELDA Soeharto 6,060
80 Kampung Olak Lempit 6,020
81 Eco Sanctuary 5,827
82 Kampong Sijangkang 5,723
83 Batu Tiga 5,419

The largest cities in Selangor represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Klang leads with a population of 878,000, followed by Kampung Baru Subang 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. Klang'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 38,870 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,868,913.

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