Makassar Population 2026

Makassar has a population of 1,474,393, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. Roughly 0.5% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,474,393

Rank in Indonesia

#10

Coordinates

5.15°S, 119.43°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,398 km

868 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Palopo	184,961	#89
Parepare	160,309	#107
Watampone	149,336	#110
Galesong	83,050	#194
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Makassar

Galesong83,050 people · ~20 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~22 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~91 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~120 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~128 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makassar?

Makassar has a population of 1,474,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Makassar in?

Makassar is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Makassar the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,398 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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