Pagar Alam Population 2026
Pagar Alam has a population of 70,386, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sumatra. It is about 121× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,386
Rank in Indonesia
#216
Coordinates
4.03°S, 103.25°E
~720 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
467 km
290 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Palembang | 1,801,367 | #8 |
| Lubuklinggau | 234,166 | #62 |
| Baturaja | 134,759 | #123 |
| Prabumulih | 103,470 | #159 |
| Lahat | 65,906 | #227 |
| Tanjungagung | 53,117 | #264 |
| Indralaya | 42,498 | #304 |
Cities near Pagar Alam
- Lahat65,906 people · ~42 km away
- Tanjungagung53,117 people · ~63 km away
- Lubuklinggau234,166 people · ~92 km away
- Curup46,245 people · ~101 km away
- Baturaja134,759 people · ~103 km away
- Bengkulu397,321 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pagar Alam?
Pagar Alam has a population of 70,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pagar Alam in?
Pagar Alam is located in South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Pagar Alam the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 467 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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