Padangsidempuan Population 2026
Padangsidempuan has a population of 243,843, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
243,843
Rank in Indonesia
#60
Coordinates
1.38°N, 99.27°E
~310 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,192 km
740 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Medan | 2,486,283 | #5 |
| Percut | 311,063 | #46 |
| Binjai | 279,302 | #53 |
| Pematangsiantar | 279,198 | #54 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
| Kisaran | 141,915 | #113 |
Cities near Padangsidempuan
- Sibolga92,244 people · ~68 km away
- Tarutung39,500 people · ~78 km away
- Bandar31,442 people · ~92 km away
- Rantauprapat103,009 people · ~102 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~120 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~151 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padangsidempuan?
Padangsidempuan has a population of 243,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Padangsidempuan in?
Padangsidempuan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Padangsidempuan the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,192 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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