Tanjung Population 2026
Tanjung has a population of 37,291, making it the #329 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Kalimantan. It is about 229× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,291
Rank in Indonesia
#329
Coordinates
2.17°S, 115.41°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,050 km
652 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Kalimantan
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Banjarmasin | 657,663 | #26 |
| Banjarbaru | 293,332 | #51 |
| Martapura | 131,449 | #128 |
| Barabai | 55,956 | #255 |
| Amuntai | 55,560 | #256 |
Cities near Tanjung
- Amuntai55,560 people · ~33 km away
- Barabai55,956 people · ~46 km away
- Kualakapuas35,632 people · ~147 km away
- Muara Teweh46,652 people · ~147 km away
- Martapura131,449 people · ~151 km away
- Banjarbaru293,332 people · ~155 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanjung?
Tanjung has a population of 37,291 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #329 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tanjung in?
Tanjung is located in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Is Tanjung the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,050 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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