Pangkalan Brandan Population 2026

Pangkalan Brandan has a population of 25,542, making it the #402 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 334× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

JakartaPangkalan Brandan
Location of Pangkalan Brandan (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
25,542
Rank in Indonesia
#402
Coordinates
4.02°N, 98.28°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,484 km
922 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Sumatra

CityPopulationRank in Indonesia
Medan2,486,283#5
Percut311,063#46
Binjai279,302#53
Pematangsiantar279,198#54
Padangsidempuan243,843#60
Tanjungbalai190,935#87
Sunggal157,914#108
Perbaungan157,174#109

Cities near Pangkalan Brandan

FAQ

What is the population of Pangkalan Brandan?
Pangkalan Brandan has a population of 25,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #402 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pangkalan Brandan in?
Pangkalan Brandan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Pangkalan Brandan the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,484 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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