Poso Population 2026

Poso has a population of 47,477, making it the #290 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Sulawesi. It is about 180× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,477

Rank in Indonesia

#290

Coordinates

1.40°S, 120.75°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,633 km

1,014 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Palu	389,959	#36
Luwuk	47,778	#286
Bungku	25,477	#404

Cities near Poso

Palu389,959 people · ~112 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~137 km away
Bungku25,477 people · ~186 km away
Palopo184,961 people · ~188 km away
Rantepao40,438 people · ~199 km away
Luwuk47,778 people · ~232 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Poso?

Poso has a population of 47,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #290 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Poso in?

Poso is located in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Poso the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,633 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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