Majene Population 2026

Majene has a population of 73,883, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Sulawesi. It is about 116× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,883

Rank in Indonesia

#208

Coordinates

3.54°S, 118.97°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,376 km

854 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Polewali	65,800	#228

Cities near Majene

Polewali65,800 people · ~43 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~90 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~121 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~134 km away
Palopo184,961 people · ~149 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~176 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Majene?

Majene has a population of 73,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Majene in?

Majene is located in West Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Majene the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,376 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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