Binjai Population 2026

Binjai has a population of 279,302, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

279,302

Rank in Indonesia

#53

Coordinates

3.60°N, 98.49°E

~34 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,433 km

890 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Sumatra

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Medan	2,486,283	#5
Percut	311,063	#46
Pematangsiantar	279,198	#54
Padangsidempuan	243,843	#60
Tanjungbalai	190,935	#87
Sunggal	157,914	#108
Perbaungan	157,174	#109
Kisaran	141,915	#113

Cities near Binjai

Sunggal157,914 people · ~15 km away
Stabat26,862 people · ~15 km away
Medan2,486,283 people · ~20 km away
Deli Tua27,940 people · ~24 km away
Belawan102,707 people · ~29 km away
Labuhan Deli49,668 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Binjai?

Binjai has a population of 279,302 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Binjai in?

Binjai is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Is Binjai the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,433 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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