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.