Palangkaraya Population 2026
Palangkaraya has a population of 318,247, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Kalimantan. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
318,247
Rank in Indonesia
#45
Coordinates
2.21°S, 113.92°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Pontianak
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
902 km
560 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Sampit | 166,773 | #102 |
| Pangkalanbuun | 108,814 | #152 |
| Muara Teweh | 46,652 | #293 |
| Kualakapuas | 35,632 | #336 |
Cities near Palangkaraya
- Kualakapuas35,632 people · ~103 km away
- Sampit166,773 people · ~113 km away
- Banjarmasin657,663 people · ~145 km away
- Amuntai55,560 people · ~150 km away
- Tanjung37,291 people · ~166 km away
- Barabai55,956 people · ~168 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palangkaraya?
Palangkaraya has a population of 318,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Palangkaraya in?
Palangkaraya is located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Palangkaraya the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 902 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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