M.B. Iskandar Puteri: population and official figures
What is the population of M.B. Iskandar Puteri?
M.B. Iskandar Puteri had 575,977 inhabitants (city proper) on 7 July 2020, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does M.B. Iskandar Puteri rank among cities in Malaysia?
Of the 85 cities the UN table lists for Malaysia (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 13th largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in M.B. Iskandar Puteri?
Women and girls made up 47.3% of residents (272,544 female, 303,433 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs M.B. Iskandar Puteri?
In Malaysia, cities and towns are run by local authorities: Mayor or president and councillors appointed by the state government (federal ministry for the territories); no local elections. Planning, waste, local roads, licensing, markets, property tax (assessment rates).
How local power works in Malaysia
Cities of a similar size in Malaysia
- M.P. Kajang 1,047,356
- M.B. Seberang Perai 946,092
- M.B. Subang Jaya 902,086
- M.P. Klang 902,025
- M.B. Johor Bahru 858,118
- M.B. Shah Alam 812,327
- M.B. Pulau Pinang 794,313
- M.B. Petaling Jaya 771,687
- M.P. Selayang 764,327
- M.B. Ipoh 759,952
- M.B. Seremban 716,500
- M.B. Kuantan 576,300
- D.B. Kota Kinabalu 551,800
- M.P. Sungai Petani 545,053
- M.P. Ampang Jaya 531,904
- M.P. Sandakan 503,700
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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