Sengkang Population 2026

Sengkang has a population of 59,523, making it the #242 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 143× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,523

Rank in Indonesia

#242

Coordinates

4.13°S, 120.03°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,478 km

918 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
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Sengkang

Parepare160,309 people · ~47 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~56 km away
Polewali65,800 people · ~109 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~110 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~114 km away
Palopo184,961 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sengkang?

Sengkang has a population of 59,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #242 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sengkang in?

Sengkang is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Sengkang the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,478 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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