Singkil Population 2026
Singkil has a population of 46,800, making it the #292 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Aceh. It is about 182× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,800
Rank in Indonesia
#292
Coordinates
2.29°N, 97.79°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,380 km
857 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aceh
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | 267,962 | #55 |
| Lhokseumawe | 200,876 | #80 |
| Langsa | 184,016 | #91 |
| Subulussalam | 105,553 | #157 |
| Meulaboh | 64,646 | #231 |
| Bireun | 47,670 | #288 |
| Sabang | 43,527 | #301 |
| Reuleuet | 40,393 | #312 |
Cities near Singkil
- Subulussalam105,553 people · ~43 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~74 km away
- Sidikalang50,671 people · ~78 km away
- Paropo16,065 people · ~104 km away
- Tongging16,000 people · ~106 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Singkil?
Singkil has a population of 46,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #292 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Singkil in?
Singkil is located in Aceh, Indonesia.
Is Singkil the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,380 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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