Tanjungbalai Population 2026
Tanjungbalai has a population of 190,935, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,935
Rank in Indonesia
#87
Coordinates
2.97°N, 99.80°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,286 km
799 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 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
| Kisaran | 141,915 | #113 |
Cities near Tanjungbalai
- Teluk Nibung25,146 people · ~4 km away
- Kisaran141,915 people · ~21 km away
- Pekan Bahapal40,000 people · ~71 km away
- Pematangsiantar279,198 people · ~81 km away
- Tebingtinggi117,530 people · ~81 km away
- Rantauprapat103,009 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanjungbalai?
Tanjungbalai has a population of 190,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tanjungbalai in?
Tanjungbalai is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Tanjungbalai the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,286 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.
← All biggest cities in Indonesia · Indonesia population by year