Kota Bharu's 2026 population is now estimated at 380,788. In 1950, the population of Kota Bharu was 26,388. Kota Bharu has grown by 6,089 in the last year, which represents a 1.63% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Kota Bharu, which typically includes Kota Bharu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.