Bontang Population 2026
Bontang has a population of 194,606, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Kalimantan. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
194,606
Rank in Indonesia
#84
Coordinates
0.13°N, 117.49°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,376 km
854 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Samarinda | 865,306 | #19 |
| Balikpapan | 695,287 | #22 |
| Loa Janan | 212,816 | #72 |
Cities near Bontang
- Samarinda865,306 people · ~79 km away
- Loa Janan212,816 people · ~91 km away
- Balikpapan695,287 people · ~172 km away
- Palu389,959 people · ~289 km away
- Tanjung Selor67,837 people · ~301 km away
- Muara Teweh46,652 people · ~312 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bontang?
Bontang has a population of 194,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Bontang in?
Bontang is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Bontang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,376 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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