Payakumbuh Population 2026
Payakumbuh has a population of 139,576, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Sumatra. It is about 61× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,576
Rank in Indonesia
#115
Coordinates
0.22°S, 100.63°E
~517 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
959 km
596 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Padang | 942,938 | #17 |
| Bukittinggi | 121,028 | #138 |
| Pariaman | 92,183 | #176 |
| Solok | 73,438 | #212 |
| Padangpanjang | 58,627 | #245 |
| Sijunjung | 27,786 | #385 |
Cities near Payakumbuh
- Bukittinggi121,028 people · ~31 km away
- Padangpanjang58,627 people · ~37 km away
- Solok73,438 people · ~65 km away
- Sijunjung27,786 people · ~66 km away
- Pariaman92,183 people · ~73 km away
- Padang942,938 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Payakumbuh?
Payakumbuh has a population of 139,576 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Payakumbuh in?
Payakumbuh is located in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Payakumbuh the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 959 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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