Sidikalang Population 2026
Sidikalang has a population of 50,671, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 169× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,671
Rank in Indonesia
#271
Coordinates
2.75°N, 98.31°E
~1,066 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,375 km
854 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 Sidikalang
- Paropo16,065 people · ~27 km away
- Tongging16,000 people · ~29 km away
- Kabanjahe73,581 people · ~44 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~45 km away
- Subulussalam105,553 people · ~49 km away
- Berastagi48,244 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sidikalang?
Sidikalang has a population of 50,671 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Sidikalang in?
Sidikalang is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Sidikalang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,375 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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