Barabai Population 2026
Barabai has a population of 55,956, making it the #255 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Kalimantan. It is about 153× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,956
Rank in Indonesia
#255
Coordinates
2.58°S, 115.38°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,029 km
639 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Banjarmasin | 657,663 | #26 |
| Banjarbaru | 293,332 | #51 |
| Martapura | 131,449 | #128 |
| Amuntai | 55,560 | #256 |
| Tanjung | 37,291 | #329 |
Cities near Barabai
- Amuntai55,560 people · ~24 km away
- Tanjung37,291 people · ~46 km away
- Martapura131,449 people · ~109 km away
- Banjarbaru293,332 people · ~113 km away
- Banjarmasin657,663 people · ~120 km away
- Kualakapuas35,632 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barabai?
Barabai has a population of 55,956 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #255 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Barabai in?
Barabai is located in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Barabai the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,029 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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