Sunggal Population 2026
Sunggal has a population of 157,914, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
157,914
Rank in Indonesia
#108
Coordinates
3.58°N, 98.62°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,421 km
882 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 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
| Kisaran | 141,915 | #113 |
Cities near Sunggal
FAQ
What is the population of Sunggal?
Sunggal has a population of 157,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Sunggal in?
Sunggal is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Sunggal the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,421 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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