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Kajang

Selangor, Malaysia · Asia

About Kajang

Kajang works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kampung Baru Balakong, 48km from Genting Highlands Road.

Kajang is a city located in Selangor, Malaysia. With a population of 236,240, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kajang sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kajang to your route.

About Kajang

Kajang is a town in the Hulu Langat District of Selangor, Malaysia, southeast of Kuala Lumpur. Kajang, along with much of the Hulu Langat District, is governed by the Kajang Municipal Council. Kajang town is located on the eastern banks of the Langat River. It is surrounded by Cheras, Semenyih, Bangi, Putrajaya and

Read more Seri Kembangan (Serdang). According to the 2020 census, the local authority area (which includes Kajang, Cheras, Balakong, Bangi, Semenyih and Pekan Hulu Langat) has a population of 1.05 million people, making it the second largest city in Malaysia.

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What are the best things to do in Kajang?

Kajang offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kajang located?

Kajang is located in Selangor, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.9942 latitude, 101.7887 longitude.

What is the population of Kajang?

Kajang has a population of approximately 236,240 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
236,240
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Selangor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.9942, 101.7887

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kajang

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Rose-granite mosque beside Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia's administrative capital, surrounded by wide boulevards and signature bridges.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Sepang International Circuit

Malaysian circuit designed by Hermann Tilke with iconic double-apex corners

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kajang

  • 20 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 48 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 48 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kajang.

Kampung Baru Balakong

🇲🇾 Malaysia

6 km awayPop. 69,302

Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 232,100

Bandar Mahkota Cheras

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 100,000

Bandar Tun Hussein Onn

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 40,000

Semenyih

🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 km awayPop. 92,491

Seminyih

🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 km awayPop. 19,724

Alam Damai

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 35,000

Seri Kembangan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 130,252

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