Samarinda Population 2026
Samarinda has a population of 865,306, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Kalimantan. Roughly 0.3% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
865,306
Rank in Indonesia
#19
Coordinates
0.49°S, 117.15°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,308 km
812 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Balikpapan | 695,287 | #22 |
| Loa Janan | 212,816 | #72 |
| Bontang | 194,606 | #84 |
Cities near Samarinda
- Loa Janan212,816 people · ~12 km away
- Bontang194,606 people · ~79 km away
- Balikpapan695,287 people · ~93 km away
- Muara Teweh46,652 people · ~255 km away
- Tanjung37,291 people · ~269 km away
- Amuntai55,560 people · ~301 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samarinda?
Samarinda has a population of 865,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Samarinda in?
Samarinda is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Samarinda the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,308 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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