Bandar Population 2026
Bandar has a population of 31,442, making it the #357 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 272× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,442
Rank in Indonesia
#357
Coordinates
2.05°N, 99.75°E
~73 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,210 km
751 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Medan | 2,486,283 | #5 |
| Percut | 311,063 | #46 |
| Binjai | 279,302 | #53 |
| Pematangsiantar | 279,198 | #54 |
| Padangsidempuan | 243,843 | #60 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
Cities near Bandar
- Rantauprapat103,009 people · ~11 km away
- Tarutung39,500 people · ~87 km away
- Padangsidempuan243,843 people · ~92 km away
- Tanjungbalai190,935 people · ~102 km away
- Kisaran141,915 people · ~105 km away
- Teluk Nibung25,146 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bandar?
Bandar has a population of 31,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #357 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Bandar in?
Bandar is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Bandar the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,210 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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