Balikpapan Population 2026

Balikpapan has a population of 695,287, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Kalimantan. Roughly 0.2% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

Location of Balikpapan (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

695,287

Rank in Indonesia

#22

Coordinates

1.27°S, 116.83°E

~67 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,237 km

768 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Kalimantan

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Samarinda	865,306	#19
Loa Janan	212,816	#72
Bontang	194,606	#84

Cities near Balikpapan

Loa Janan212,816 people · ~82 km away
Samarinda865,306 people · ~93 km away
Bontang194,606 people · ~172 km away
Tanjung37,291 people · ~187 km away
Amuntai55,560 people · ~217 km away
Barabai55,956 people · ~217 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balikpapan?

Balikpapan has a population of 695,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Balikpapan in?

Balikpapan is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Is Balikpapan the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,237 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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