Smallest Cities in Malaysia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Malaysia Cities

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Smallest Cities - Malaysia

1 Bukit Pinang 02 5,012
2 Kemajuan Tanah Rentam 06 5,110
3 Simpang 07 5,132
4 Tenom 16 5,148
5 Bukit Damansara 14 5,161
6 Kampung Oran 08 5,210
7 Kampung Padang Lalang 02 5,216
8 Maludam 11 5,284
9 Bagan Samak 02 5,391
10 Tebengau 02 5,415
11 Batu Tiga 12 5,419
12 Chaah Bahru 01 5,509
13 Titi 05 5,533
14 Kampung Naga Lilit 02 5,547
15 Bongawan 16 5,594
16 FELDA Maokil 01 5,630
17 Kampong Sijangkang 12 5,723
18 Kampung Ayer Puteh 02 5,724
19 Machap 04 5,770
20 Melor 03 5,777
21 Sungai Kob 02 5,777
22 Kampong Gunong 03 5,800
23 Kampung Wakaf Stan 03 5,823
24 Eco Sanctuary 12 5,827
25 Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah 13 5,853
26 Long Lama 11 5,870
27 Langgar 02 5,872
28 Kemayan 06 5,977
29 Kampung Olak Lempit 12 6,020
30 Oya 11 6,027
31 Kangkong 02 6,034
32 Kemajuan Tanah Bukit Goh 06 6,053
33 FELDA Soeharto 12 6,060
34 Niyor 01 6,092
35 Kampung Pulai 02 6,129
36 Gedangsa 12 6,150
37 Rembia 04 6,217
38 Kemajuan Tanah Lok Heng Barat 01 6,262
39 Teras 06 6,266
40 Slim River 07 6,297
41 Templer Bestari 12 6,300
42 Roban 11 6,722
43 Felda Gugusan Adela 01 6,736
44 Kampung Batu Lima 02 6,739
45 Ayer Hitam 01 6,745
46 Pusing 07 6,780
47 Serdang 07 6,793
48 Sundar 11 6,806
49 Kampung Cangkat Jering 07 6,936
50 Nanga Medamit 11 6,968
51 Tanah Rata 06 7,000
52 Sematan 11 7,107
53 Kampung Pering 02 7,227
54 Alor Merah 02 7,273
55 Meru 12 7,404
56 Dengkil 12 7,672
57 Kampung Pondok Upih 09 7,679
58 Kuala Nerang 02 7,802
59 Debak 11 7,907
60 Binatang 11 7,912
61 Pantai Belimbing 04 8,056
62 Kampung Simpang Pulai 07 8,102
63 Ringlet 06 8,242
64 Pasir Panjang 05 8,249
65 Tikam Batu 02 8,323
66 Kampung Teh 06 8,350
67 Tanjung Piandang 07 8,352
68 Seremban 3 05 8,403
69 Kampung Bagan 01 8,506
70 Kampung Tawar Besar 02 8,642
71 Pekan Serkat 01 8,668
72 Bandar Botanic 12 8,670
73 Sabak Bernam 12 8,696
74 Bandau 16 8,716
75 Kampung Sok 02 8,781
76 Balingian 11 8,797
77 Laman Permai 12 8,800
78 Kampung Umbai 04 8,989
79 Bandar Parklands 12 9,000
80 Bagan Datoh 07 9,046
81 Simpang Empat 09 9,149
82 Simpang Empat 02 9,149
83 Gunong 02 9,200
84 Beruas 07 9,268
85 Karak 06 9,362
86 Kampung Siong 02 9,413
87 Kampong Tajar 02 9,441
88 Lubok Antu 11 9,542
89 Ulu Kinta 07 9,799
90 Pantu 11 9,852
91 Song 11 9,961
92 Ketengah Jaya 13 9,993
93 Padang Mat Sirat 02 10,000
94 Ayer Hangat 02 10,000
95 Parit Jawa 01 10,000
96 Pangkor 07 10,000
97 Telaga Batu 09 10,000
98 Bandar Penawar 01 10,000
99 Taman Rajawali 16 10,000
100 Mutiara Damansara 14 10,000

The smallest cities in Malaysia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bukit Pinang has a population of just 5,012. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,012 residents, Bukit Pinang is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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