Kendari Population 2026

Kendari has a population of 351,085, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Southeast Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

351,085

Rank in Indonesia

#40

Coordinates

3.98°S, 122.52°E

~2 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,753 km

1,089 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southeast Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Baubau	161,280	#105
Raha	69,980	#217
Katobu	31,929	#354

Cities near Kendari

Katobu31,929 people · ~98 km away
Raha69,980 people · ~98 km away
Baubau161,280 people · ~165 km away
Bungku25,477 people · ~170 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~250 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~276 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kendari?

Kendari has a population of 351,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Kendari in?

Kendari is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Kendari the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,753 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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