Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Kuala Lumpur Bigger Than Singapore?

Yes — Singapore is 3.0x larger than Kuala Lumpur by area. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² (94 mi²) — a difference of 490 km². You could fit Kuala Lumpur inside Singapore approximately 3 times.

About Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's capital, known for the Petronas Twin Towers. Known as "KL", Kuala Lumpur covers 243 km² with a population of 2.0 million. The city was established in 1857. Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang shopping, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the RapidKL (LRT, MRT & Monorail).

Kuala Lumpur means 'muddy confluence' in Malay, named for the meeting point of two rivers

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. It was established in 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Kuala Lumpur has a population density of 8,148 people per km² — a densely populated city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Kuala Lumpur is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Both cities share a tropical rainforest climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.