Maros Population 2026

Maros has a population of 30,000, making it the #367 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 285× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Indonesia

#367

Coordinates

5.01°S, 119.57°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,415 km

879 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
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

Cities near Maros

Makassar1,474,393 people · ~22 km away
Galesong83,050 people · ~41 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~76 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~99 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~110 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maros?

Maros has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #367 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Maros in?

Maros is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Maros the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,415 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