Balai Pungut Population 2026
Balai Pungut has a population of 56,452, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Riau. It is about 151× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,452
Rank in Indonesia
#251
Coordinates
1.06°N, 101.29°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,017 km
632 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riau
Cities near Balai Pungut
- Pekanbaru1,167,599 people · ~63 km away
- Dumai349,389 people · ~70 km away
- Payakumbuh139,576 people · ~160 km away
- Bukittinggi121,028 people · ~183 km away
- Padangpanjang58,627 people · ~195 km away
- Sijunjung27,786 people · ~199 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balai Pungut?
Balai Pungut has a population of 56,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Balai Pungut in?
Balai Pungut is located in Riau, Indonesia.
Is Balai Pungut the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,017 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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