Palopo Population 2026

Palopo has a population of 184,961, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

Location of Palopo (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

184,961

Rank in Indonesia

#89

Coordinates

2.99°S, 120.20°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,522 km

945 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
Parepare	160,309	#107
Watampone	149,336	#110
Galesong	83,050	#194
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Palopo

Rantepao40,438 people · ~33 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~51 km away
Polewali65,800 people · ~107 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~128 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~130 km away
Majene73,883 people · ~149 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Palopo?

Palopo has a population of 184,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Palopo in?

Palopo is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Palopo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,522 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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