Polewali Population 2026

Polewali has a population of 65,800, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Sulawesi. It is about 130× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,800

Rank in Indonesia

#228

Coordinates

3.43°S, 119.34°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,419 km

881 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Majene	73,883	#208

Cities near Polewali

Majene73,883 people · ~43 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~72 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~80 km away
Palopo184,961 people · ~107 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~109 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Polewali?

Polewali has a population of 65,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Polewali in?

Polewali is located in West Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Polewali the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,419 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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