Lhokseumawe Population 2026

Lhokseumawe has a population of 200,876, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Aceh. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Lhokseumawe (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
200,876
Rank in Indonesia
#80
Coordinates
5.18°N, 97.15°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,662 km
1,032 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aceh

CityPopulationRank in Indonesia
Banda Aceh267,962#55
Langsa184,016#91
Subulussalam105,553#157
Meulaboh64,646#231
Bireun47,670#288
Singkil46,800#292
Sabang43,527#301
Reuleuet40,393#312

Cities near Lhokseumawe

  • Bireun47,670 people · ~50 km away
  • Reuleuet40,393 people · ~96 km away
  • Langsa184,016 people · ~120 km away
  • Sigli17,504 people · ~134 km away
  • Meulaboh64,646 people · ~162 km away
  • Blangpidie24,085 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lhokseumawe?
Lhokseumawe has a population of 200,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Lhokseumawe in?
Lhokseumawe is located in Aceh, Indonesia.
Is Lhokseumawe the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,662 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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