Masamba Population 2026

Masamba has a population of 38,024, making it the #325 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 225× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,024

Rank in Indonesia

#325

Coordinates

2.55°S, 120.33°E

~42 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,549 km

962 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 Masamba

Palopo184,961 people · ~51 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~67 km away
Poso47,477 people · ~137 km away
Polewali65,800 people · ~147 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~178 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~180 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masamba?

Masamba has a population of 38,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #325 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Masamba in?

Masamba is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Masamba the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,549 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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