Tanjung Selor Population 2026

Tanjung Selor has a population of 67,837, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Kalimantan. It is about 126× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,837

Rank in Indonesia

#221

Coordinates

2.84°N, 117.37°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,542 km

958 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kalimantan

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tarakan	255,310	#58
Nunukan	67,006	#223
Malinau	25,596	#401

Cities near Tanjung Selor

Tarakan255,310 people · ~59 km away
Malinau25,596 people · ~117 km away
Nunukan67,006 people · ~148 km away
Bontang194,606 people · ~301 km away
Samarinda865,306 people · ~371 km away
Loa Janan212,816 people · ~382 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tanjung Selor?

Tanjung Selor has a population of 67,837 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Tanjung Selor in?

Tanjung Selor is located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Is Tanjung Selor the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,542 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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