Langsa Population 2026
Langsa has a population of 184,016, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Aceh. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
184,016
Rank in Indonesia
#91
Coordinates
4.47°N, 97.97°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,543 km
958 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aceh
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | 267,962 | #55 |
| Lhokseumawe | 200,876 | #80 |
| Subulussalam | 105,553 | #157 |
| Meulaboh | 64,646 | #231 |
| Bireun | 47,670 | #288 |
| Singkil | 46,800 | #292 |
| Sabang | 43,527 | #301 |
| Reuleuet | 40,393 | #312 |
Cities near Langsa
- Pangkalan Brandan25,542 people · ~60 km away
- Tanjungtiram25,118 people · ~63 km away
- Stabat26,862 people · ~98 km away
- Labuhan Deli49,668 people · ~99 km away
- Belawan102,707 people · ~111 km away
- Binjai279,302 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Langsa?
Langsa has a population of 184,016 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Langsa in?
Langsa is located in Aceh, Indonesia.
Is Langsa the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,543 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.
← All biggest cities in Indonesia · Indonesia population by year