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Wangsa Maju

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Asia

About Wangsa Maju

Wangsa Maju works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kampong Datuk Keramat, 26km from Genting Highlands Road.

Wangsa Maju is a city located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a population of 215,600, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Wangsa Maju 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 Wangsa Maju to your route.

About Wangsa Maju

Wangsa Maju is a township and a constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is surrounded by Setapak, Taman Melati and Gombak district in Selangor. Wangsa Maju is one of the major suburbs in Kuala Lumpur.

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Where is Wangsa Maju located?

Wangsa Maju is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.2006 latitude, 101.7397 longitude.

What is the population of Wangsa Maju?

Wangsa Maju has a population of approximately 215,600 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
215,600
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.2006, 101.7397

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

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

6 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

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

20 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Wangsa Maju

  • Right hereKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 26 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.
  • 26 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 Wangsa Maju.

Taman Melawati

🇲🇾 Malaysia

1 km awayPop. 99,304

Setapak

🇲🇾 Malaysia

2 km awayPop. 353,268

Taman Melati

🇲🇾 Malaysia

3 km awayPop. 50,000

Kampong Datuk Keramat

🇲🇾 Malaysia

4 km awayPop. 13,061

Ulu Kelang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

4 km awayPop. 28,222

Titiwangsa

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 122,096

Taman Greenwood

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 41,699

Kampung Baru

🇲🇾 Malaysia

6 km awayPop. 1,587

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