Population at district level from 2020 to 2024, by sex, age group and ethnicity. The preview table shows data for the latest year only, but you may download the data in full. Despite being the district with the smallest area, Petaling occupies the most central location in Selangor. As a result, Petaling is the most populous district in the state with over 1.8 million residents. Home to major cities like Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Subang Jaya, things to do in Petaling include malls, parks, theme parks, museums, galleries and other urban attractions. Petaling was established in 1974, the same year Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory. Due to its location in the heart of the Klang Valley and to rapid urbanisation, it is the most progressive district in Selangor. Occupying the most central location in the state, Petaling district is home to major cities like Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Subang Jaya. Things to do here include galleries, museums, malls, parks, theme parks and other urban attractions. Learn more about your area today! How does my area shape up against other areas? What are its demographics? What are labour conditions like? Does it have adequate public services? It is DOSM's mission to bring the answers to these questions to the rakyat's fingertips. Petaling District is an administrative division in the state of Selangor, Malaysia, situated within the Klang Valley and bordering the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur to the east. The district of Petaling was established on 1 February 1974, the same day Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory. This district is located in the middle of the Klang Valley adjacent to the capital and thus has experienced tremendous urbanisation. Terbaik dari Kami Selamat Datang ke Portal Rasmi Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Petaling Daerah Petaling merupakan antara daerah termaju di Negeri Selangor dan ditubuhkan pada 1 Februari 1974. Pada 20 Jun 2006, Petaling Jaya telah diisytiharkan sebagai sebuah bandar raya. The district of Petaling was established on 1 February 1974, the same day Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory. This district is located in the middle of the Klang Valley adjacent to the capital and thus has experienced tremendous urbanisation.