Sibolga Population 2026
Sibolga has a population of 92,244, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 93× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,244
Rank in Indonesia
#175
Coordinates
1.74°N, 98.78°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,259 km
782 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Medan | 2,486,283 | #5 |
| Percut | 311,063 | #46 |
| Binjai | 279,302 | #53 |
| Pematangsiantar | 279,198 | #54 |
| Padangsidempuan | 243,843 | #60 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
Cities near Sibolga
- Tarutung39,500 people · ~37 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~52 km away
- Padangsidempuan243,843 people · ~68 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~97 km away
- Bandar31,442 people · ~113 km away
- Rantauprapat103,009 people · ~124 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sibolga?
Sibolga has a population of 92,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Sibolga in?
Sibolga is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Sibolga the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,259 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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