Sinjai Population 2026

Sinjai has a population of 40,797, making it the #310 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. It is about 209× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,797

Rank in Indonesia

#310

Coordinates

5.12°S, 120.25°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,488 km

924 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
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Sinjai

Watampone149,336 people · ~66 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~76 km away
Makassar1,474,393 people · ~91 km away
Galesong83,050 people · ~101 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~114 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~142 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sinjai?

Sinjai has a population of 40,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #310 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sinjai in?

Sinjai is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Sinjai the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,488 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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