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Smallest Cities in Johor

Top 74 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Johor Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Smallest Cities — Johor

1 Chaah Bahru 5,509
2 FELDA Maokil 5,630
3 Niyor 6,092
4 Kemajuan Tanah Lok Heng Barat 6,262
5 Felda Gugusan Adela 6,736
6 Ayer Hitam 6,745
7 Kampung Bagan 8,506
8 Pekan Serkat 8,668
9 Bandar Penawar 10,000
10 Parit Jawa 10,000
11 Chaah 11,844
12 Rengit 12,000
13 Paloh 12,677
14 Tongkang Pechah 13,000
15 Buloh Kasap 13,088
16 Kelapa Sawit 13,239
17 Layang Layang 13,374
18 Padang Endau 14,517
19 Bandar Tenggara 15,278
20 Pengerang 15,494
21 Parit Raja 17,441
22 Kampung Simpang Renggam 17,528
23 Horizon Hills 18,800
24 Kampung Minyak Beku 19,374
25 Bandar Putra Kulai 19,793
26 Kampung Selang 20,000
27 Kampung Batu Empat 21,898
28 Labis 21,906
29 Batu Anam 21,923
30 Mersing 22,007
31 Kampung Sedenak 22,535
32 Pekan Nenas 23,292
33 Kampung Jelutong Tengah 24,765
34 Yong Peng 27,138
35 Taman Scientex 30,000
36 Taman Universiti 30,000
37 Bakri 30,280
38 Taman Pelangi 32,000
39 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Lima 32,226
40 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Tiga 32,226
41 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Sungai Benut 32,226
42 Gerisek 33,217
43 Tangkak 35,109
44 Bukit Gambir 40,000
45 Pontian Besar 40,613
46 Taman Permas Jaya 45,000
47 Kota Tinggi 52,743
48 Simpang Renggam 59,033
49 Bukit Indah 60,000
50 Setia Tropika 60,279
51 Kempas 62,011
52 Kulai 63,762
53 Gelang Patah 64,375
54 Johor Jaya 66,000
55 Segamat 69,816
56 Taman Senai 73,176
57 Ulu Tiram 75,350
58 Parit Sulung 82,399
59 Pagoh 95,202
60 Perling 101,263
61 Masai 141,730
62 Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru 145,639
63 Batu Pahat 156,236
64 Skudai 159,733
65 Bandar Seri Alam 220,000
66 Muar 314,776
67 Kluang 323,762
68 Kampung Kangkar Teberau 412,373
69 Kampung Larkin Lama 500,000
70 Mukim Pulai 505,661
71 Pasir Gudang 534,659
72 Iskandar Puteri 575,977
73 Pelentong 583,640
74 Johor Bahru 858,118

The smallest cities in Johor (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Chaah Bahru has a population of just 5,509. 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 5,509 residents, Chaah Bahru 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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