Padang Population 2026
Padang has a population of 942,938, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Sumatra. Roughly 0.3% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 9.1× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
942,938
Rank in Indonesia
#17
Coordinates
0.95°S, 100.35°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
928 km
576 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Payakumbuh | 139,576 | #115 |
| Bukittinggi | 121,028 | #138 |
| Pariaman | 92,183 | #176 |
| Solok | 73,438 | #212 |
| Padangpanjang | 58,627 | #245 |
| Sijunjung | 27,786 | #385 |
Cities near Padang
- Solok73,438 people · ~38 km away
- Pariaman92,183 people · ~45 km away
- Padangpanjang58,627 people · ~55 km away
- Bukittinggi121,028 people · ~71 km away
- Sijunjung27,786 people · ~75 km away
- Payakumbuh139,576 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padang?
Padang has a population of 942,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Padang in?
Padang is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Padang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 928 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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