Galesong Population 2026

Galesong has a population of 83,050, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 103× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

83,050

Rank in Indonesia

#194

Coordinates

5.32°S, 119.37°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,389 km

863 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
Palopo	184,961	#89
Parepare	160,309	#107
Watampone	149,336	#110
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Galesong

Makassar1,474,393 people · ~20 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~41 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~101 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~137 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~148 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~151 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Galesong?

Galesong has a population of 83,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Galesong in?

Galesong is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Galesong the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,389 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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