Barus Population 2026
Barus has a population of 18,346, making it the #438 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 466× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,346
Rank in Indonesia
#438
Coordinates
2.01°N, 98.40°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,310 km
814 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 Barus
- Sibolga92,244 people · ~52 km away
- Tarutung39,500 people · ~63 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~74 km away
- Singkil46,800 people · ~74 km away
- Sidikalang50,671 people · ~83 km away
- Subulussalam105,553 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barus?
Barus has a population of 18,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #438 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Barus in?
Barus is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Barus the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,310 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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