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Administrative divisions of Malaysia: map and list
Explore 16 named first-level map divisions for Malaysia. If you searched for its states, provinces or regions, use this interactive reference map to browse the names and compare outline-derived size estimates.
The source is a generalized beta map layer. Its boundary hierarchy and names may not match the current official administrative register. No population or socioeconomic figures are inferred from map shapes.
For cited national land-area and population figures, see the Malaysia country profile.
Natural Earth Admin 1 · 5.1.1
Interactive Malaysia division map
Hover or focus a division to identify it. Click, press Enter, or use the selectors to compare two outlines.
Choose two divisions to compare their approximate mapped outline areas.
Within-country comparison
Compare two divisions
Mapped-area difference10,108.6 km²
Outline-size ratio2.10×
These are estimates calculated from generalized map polygons. They are not official land-area figures and do not include population, income, health, or education statistics.
Names represented in the source layer
Malaysia regions and divisions
| Division name | Mapped-area estimate | Comparison action |
|---|---|---|
| Johor | 19,278.7 km² | |
| Kedah | 9,170.1 km² | |
| Kelantan | 15,150.3 km² | |
| Kuala Lumpur | 240.1 km² | |
| Labuan | 90.76 km² | |
| Melaka | 1,692.9 km² | |
| Negeri Sembilan | 6,723.5 km² | |
| Pahang | 36,048.5 km² | |
| Penang | 1,022.8 km² | |
| Perak | 20,876.6 km² | |
| Perlis | 802.4 km² | |
| Putrajaya | 52.37 km² | |
| Sabah | 74,164.7 km² | |
| Sarawak | 123,104 km² | |
| Selangor | 7,764.1 km² | |
| Terengganu | 13,153.7 km² |
Map names and generalized outlines: Natural Earth — Admin 1 states and provinces, 1:10m, version 5.1.1.Approximate outline area calculated from generalized spherical geometry using a mean Earth radius of 6,371,008.8 metres. This is not an official land-area statistic.