Paropo Population 2026
Paropo has a population of 16,065, making it the #441 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 532× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,065
Rank in Indonesia
#441
Coordinates
2.87°N, 98.52°E
~918 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,369 km
850 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 Paropo
- Tongging16,000 people · ~4 km away
- Kabanjahe73,581 people · ~26 km away
- Sidikalang50,671 people · ~27 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~35 km away
- Berastagi48,244 people · ~37 km away
- Pematangsiantar279,198 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paropo?
Paropo has a population of 16,065 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #441 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Paropo in?
Paropo is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Paropo the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,369 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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