Tanjung Pinang Population 2026
Tanjung Pinang has a population of 227,663, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Riau Islands. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
227,663
Rank in Indonesia
#64
Coordinates
0.92°N, 104.46°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
836 km
519 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riau Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Balai | 48,953 | #279 |
Cities near Tanjung Pinang
- Batam1,296,960 people · ~55 km away
- Tanjung Balai48,953 people · ~116 km away
- Kuala Tungkal33,683 people · ~222 km away
- Mendaha56,268 people · ~235 km away
- Simpang36,652 people · ~246 km away
- Jambi City635,101 people · ~295 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanjung Pinang?
Tanjung Pinang has a population of 227,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tanjung Pinang in?
Tanjung Pinang is located in Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Is Tanjung Pinang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 836 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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