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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Medan | 2,486,283 | #5 |
| Percut | 311,063 | #46 |
| Binjai | 279,302 | #53 |
| Pematangsiantar | 279,198 | #54 |
| Padangsidempuan | 243,843 | #60 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
Cities near Pangkalan Brandan
- Tanjungtiram25,118 people · ~11 km away
- Stabat26,862 people · ~38 km away
- Labuhan Deli49,668 people · ~43 km away
- Binjai279,302 people · ~52 km away
- Belawan102,707 people · ~53 km away
- Langsa184,016 people · ~60 km away
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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