Pekanbaru Population 2026
Pekanbaru has a population of 1,167,599, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Riau. Roughly 0.4% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,167,599
Rank in Indonesia
#14
Coordinates
0.52°N, 101.44°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
959 km
596 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riau
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Batam | 1,296,960 | #12 |
| Dumai | 349,389 | #41 |
| Balai Pungut | 56,452 | #251 |
Cities near Pekanbaru
- Balai Pungut56,452 people · ~63 km away
- Payakumbuh139,576 people · ~121 km away
- Dumai349,389 people · ~128 km away
- Sijunjung27,786 people · ~145 km away
- Bukittinggi121,028 people · ~150 km away
- Padangpanjang58,627 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru has a population of 1,167,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pekanbaru in?
Pekanbaru is located in Riau, Indonesia.
Is Pekanbaru 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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