Sampit Population 2026
Sampit has a population of 166,773, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Kalimantan. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,773
Rank in Indonesia
#102
Coordinates
2.53°S, 112.95°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Pontianak
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
791 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Palangkaraya | 318,247 | #45 |
| Pangkalanbuun | 108,814 | #152 |
| Muara Teweh | 46,652 | #293 |
| Kualakapuas | 35,632 | #336 |
Cities near Sampit
- Palangkaraya318,247 people · ~113 km away
- Pangkalanbuun108,814 people · ~148 km away
- Kualakapuas35,632 people · ~168 km away
- Banjarmasin657,663 people · ~202 km away
- Manismata18,888 people · ~213 km away
- Banjarbaru293,332 people · ~233 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sampit?
Sampit has a population of 166,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Sampit in?
Sampit is located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Sampit the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 791 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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