Kuala Lumpur is located in Centre of Selangor State and has a metropolitan population of 7,239,871, which is 47% less than the average of all major asian cities.
compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Kuala Lumpur has far less city area (km2) (96% less), a far less city population (83% less), and far less metropolitan area (km2) (62% less).
compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Kuala Lumpur has far less city area (km2) (96% less), a far less city population (83% less), and far less metropolitan area (km2) (62% less).
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| Kuala Lumpur | VS | All other Asian Cities |
| Demographics & Population | |||||
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| Demonym for People | Kuala Lumpurians | ||||
| Religion | Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism | ||||
| Main Religion | Islam | ||||
| Languages/Dialects | Bahasa Malaysia, English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hakka, Hokkien, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Punjabi | ||||
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) | High | ||||
| Metropolitan Population |
7239871 (7239858 higher than average)
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13,620,223
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| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
2592 (2587 higher than average)
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5,819
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| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
6713 (6698 higher than average)
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vs |
15,090
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| City Population |
1627172 (1627163 higher than average)
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vs |
9,655,370
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| City Density /km2 |
6700 (6691 higher than average)
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9,799
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| City Density /sq mi |
17347 (17322 higher than average)
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25,393
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| Climate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tropical Rainforest Climate | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) | 32.4 (90.3) | ||||
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) | 23.2 (73.8) | ||||
| Government and Administration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas | Kuala Lumpur, Perbadanan Putrajaya, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Kajang, Subang Jaya, Selayang, Ampang Jaya, Sepang | ||||
| City Administrative Areas | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajayabandar Tun Razak, Batu, Bukit Bintang, Cheras, Kepong, Lembah Pantai, Segambut, Seputeh, Setiawangsa, Titiwangsa, Wangsa Maju | ||||
| Economy | |||||
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| Currency | Malaysian Ringgit | ||||
| Code | MYR | ||||
| Major Industries | Finance Services, Real Estate, Media, Arts | ||||
| Communication | |||||
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| Country Code |
+606 (424.97 higher than average)
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181.03
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| Area Code | 3 | ||||
| Postal Code | 5xxxx | ||||
| Tourism | |||||
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| Attractions | Petronas Twin Towers, Petaling Street, Masjid Jamek, Gombak/klang River Confluence, National Monument, National Mosque, Kl Tower, Jamek Mosque, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, | ||||
| Best Time To Visit | April To October, November To March | ||||
| Transportation | |||||
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| Public Transportation | Bus, Train, Boat, Taxi, Car | ||||
| Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport | ||||
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