Brunei: List of the Largest Cities by Population

A bustling cityscape of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei, on a bright and sunny day. In the foreground, a blend of traditional Malay architecture and modern high-rises, with the iconic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque standing tall, its golden domes and minarets reflecting the warm sunlight. In the middle ground, a lively waterfront promenade lined with shops, cafes, and traditional boats plying the Brunei River. In the background, verdant hills and forests, hinting at the natural beauty that surrounds this vibrant city. Capture the harmonious blend of Brunei's rich cultural heritage and contemporary development, evoking a sense of tranquility and wonder.

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1. Bandar Seri Begawan – ~64,409
The capital and only official city, home to the royal palace, major mosques, and the country’s administrative and cultural center.


2. Sengkurong – ~40,972
Large suburb/mukim in Brunei‑Muara District, growing residential and commercial area northwest of the capital.


3. Mentiri – ~39,324
Coastal mukim of Brunei‑Muara District east of Bandar Seri Begawan, known for housing estates & beaches.


4. Kuala Belait – ~31,178
Administrative town of Belait District and Brunei’s oil and gas hub, near the Belait River.


5. Seria – ~30,097
Oil-industry town in Belait District, site of Brunei’s first major oilfield and industrial center.


6. Tutong – ~19,151
Main town of Tutong District on the Brunei River, regional administrative and commercial center.


7. Serasa – ~18,569
Mukim in Brunei‑Muara District near Muara Port and ferry terminals.


8. Liang – ~16,813
Mukim in Belait District near Seria, adjacent to oil-industry activity and riverside communities.


9. Perumahan Negara Panchor – ~13,358
Residential neighborhood/mukim in Brunei‑Muara District known for national housing estates.


10. Telisai – ~13,253
Mukim in Tutong District with coastal communities and agriculture-based local economy.

The above is subject to change.

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