Pematangsiantar Population 2026
Pematangsiantar has a population of 279,198, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,198
Rank in Indonesia
#54
Coordinates
2.96°N, 99.07°E
~388 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,336 km
830 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 |
| Padangsidempuan | 243,843 | #60 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
| Kisaran | 141,915 | #113 |
Cities near Pematangsiantar
- Pekan Bahapal40,000 people · ~21 km away
- Tebingtinggi117,530 people · ~42 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~57 km away
- Kisaran141,915 people · ~61 km away
- Tongging16,000 people · ~61 km away
- Paropo16,065 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pematangsiantar?
Pematangsiantar has a population of 279,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pematangsiantar in?
Pematangsiantar is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Pematangsiantar the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,336 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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