M.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam: population and official figures
What is the population of M.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam?
M.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam had 396,193 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.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam 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 23rd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in M.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam?
Women and girls made up 50.7% of residents (200,988 female, 195,205 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs M.P. Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam?
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).
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Cities of a similar size in Malaysia
- M.B. Ipoh 759,952
- M.B. Seremban 716,500
- M.B. Kuantan 576,300
- M.B. Iskandar Puteri 575,977
- D.B. Kota Kinabalu 551,800
- M.P. Sungai Petani 545,053
- M.P. Ampang Jaya 531,904
- M.P. Sandakan 503,700
- M.B. Melaka Bersejarah 453,904
- M.B. Alor Setar 423,868
- M.P. Tawau 420,806
- M.P. Batu Pahat 401,210
- M.B. Kuala Terengganu 375,424
- M.P. Sepang 350,500
- M.P. Kuala Langat 329,100
- M.P. Muar 323,900
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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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