Gorontalo Population 2026

Gorontalo has a population of 205,390, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Gorontalo. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

205,390

Rank in Indonesia

#77

Coordinates

0.54°N, 123.06°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,950 km

1,211 miles, straight line

Cities near Gorontalo

Luwuk47,778 people · ~168 km away
Tomohon27,624 people · ~212 km away
Tondano33,317 people · ~223 km away
Manado458,582 people · ~225 km away
Bitung225,134 people · ~251 km away
Poso47,477 people · ~335 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gorontalo?

Gorontalo has a population of 205,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Gorontalo in?

Gorontalo is located in Gorontalo, Indonesia.

Is Gorontalo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,950 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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