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Ipoh

Ipoh (857,000 inhabitants): major city of Malaysia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Ipoh

CountryMalaysia
Population857,000

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Ipoh?

Ipoh has a metropolitan population of 857,000, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Ipoh located?

Ipoh is in Malaysia. It is a major city of Malaysia.

What is Ipoh known for?

Ipoh is a major city of Malaysia. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Malaysia factbook for the wider national picture.

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