Luwuk Population 2026

Luwuk has a population of 47,778, making it the #286 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Sulawesi. It is about 179× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,778

Rank in Indonesia

#286

Coordinates

0.95°S, 122.79°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,863 km

1,157 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Palu	389,959	#36
Poso	47,477	#290
Bungku	25,477	#404

Cities near Luwuk

Gorontalo205,390 people · ~168 km away
Bungku25,477 people · ~199 km away
Poso47,477 people · ~232 km away
Palu389,959 people · ~324 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~326 km away
Tomohon27,624 people · ~337 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Luwuk?

Luwuk has a population of 47,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #286 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Luwuk in?

Luwuk is located in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Luwuk the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,863 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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