Tanjung Balai Population 2026
Tanjung Balai has a population of 48,953, making it the #279 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Riau Islands. It is about 174× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,953
Rank in Indonesia
#279
Coordinates
1.00°N, 103.42°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
888 km
551 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riau Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Pinang | 227,663 | #64 |
Cities near Tanjung Balai
- Batam1,296,960 people · ~69 km away
- Tanjung Pinang227,663 people · ~116 km away
- Kuala Tungkal33,683 people · ~202 km away
- Mendaha56,268 people · ~225 km away
- Pekanbaru1,167,599 people · ~227 km away
- Dumai349,389 people · ~232 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanjung Balai?
Tanjung Balai has a population of 48,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #279 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tanjung Balai in?
Tanjung Balai is located in Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Is Tanjung Balai the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 888 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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