Perbaungan Population 2026

Perbaungan has a population of 157,174, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

157,174

Rank in Indonesia

#109

Coordinates

3.57°N, 98.96°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,397 km

868 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
Kisaran	141,915	#113

Cities near Perbaungan

Percut311,063 people · ~12 km away
Deli Tua27,940 people · ~31 km away
Medan2,486,283 people · ~32 km away
Tebingtinggi117,530 people · ~35 km away
Sunggal157,914 people · ~38 km away
Belawan102,707 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Perbaungan?

Perbaungan has a population of 157,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Perbaungan in?

Perbaungan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Is Perbaungan the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,397 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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