Padangpanjang Population 2026
Padangpanjang has a population of 58,627, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Sumatra. It is about 146× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,627
Rank in Indonesia
#245
Coordinates
0.46°S, 100.41°E
~824 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
959 km
596 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Padang | 942,938 | #17 |
| Payakumbuh | 139,576 | #115 |
| Bukittinggi | 121,028 | #138 |
| Pariaman | 92,183 | #176 |
| Solok | 73,438 | #212 |
| Sijunjung | 27,786 | #385 |
Cities near Padangpanjang
- Bukittinggi121,028 people · ~17 km away
- Pariaman92,183 people · ~37 km away
- Payakumbuh139,576 people · ~37 km away
- Solok73,438 people · ~47 km away
- Padang942,938 people · ~55 km away
- Sijunjung27,786 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padangpanjang?
Padangpanjang has a population of 58,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Padangpanjang in?
Padangpanjang is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Padangpanjang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 959 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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