Rantepao Population 2026

Rantepao has a population of 40,438, making it the #311 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 211× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,438

Rank in Indonesia

#311

Coordinates

2.97°S, 119.90°E

~784 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,491 km

926 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
Palopo	184,961	#89
Parepare	160,309	#107
Watampone	149,336	#110
Galesong	83,050	#194
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Rantepao

Palopo184,961 people · ~33 km away
Masamba38,024 people · ~67 km away
Polewali65,800 people · ~80 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~120 km away
Majene73,883 people · ~121 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~130 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rantepao?

Rantepao has a population of 40,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #311 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Rantepao in?

Rantepao is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Rantepao the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,491 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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