Bungku Population 2026

Bungku has a population of 25,477, making it the #404 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Sulawesi. It is about 335× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,477

Rank in Indonesia

#404

Coordinates

2.55°S, 121.97°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,726 km

1,072 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Palu	389,959	#36
Luwuk	47,778	#286
Poso	47,477	#290

Cities near Bungku

Kendari351,085 people · ~170 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~183 km away
Poso47,477 people · ~186 km away
Luwuk47,778 people · ~199 km away
Palopo184,961 people · ~203 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~235 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bungku?

Bungku has a population of 25,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #404 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bungku in?

Bungku is located in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Bungku the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,726 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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