Berastagi Population 2026

Berastagi has a population of 48,244, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 177× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,244

Rank in Indonesia

#283

Coordinates

3.19°N, 98.51°E

~1,402 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,397 km

868 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 Berastagi

Kabanjahe73,581 people · ~11 km away
Tongging16,000 people · ~33 km away
Paropo16,065 people · ~37 km away
Deli Tua27,940 people · ~40 km away
Sunggal157,914 people · ~44 km away
Binjai279,302 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berastagi?

Berastagi has a population of 48,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Berastagi in?

Berastagi is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Is Berastagi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,397 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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