Parepare Population 2026

Parepare has a population of 160,309, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

160,309

Rank in Indonesia

#107

Coordinates

4.01°S, 119.63°E

~22 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,436 km

892 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
Palopo	184,961	#89
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 Parepare

Sengkang59,523 people · ~47 km away
Polewali65,800 people · ~72 km away
Majene73,883 people · ~90 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~97 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~111 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Parepare?

Parepare has a population of 160,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Parepare in?

Parepare is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Parepare the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,436 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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