Tarutung Population 2026
Tarutung has a population of 39,500, making it the #318 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 216× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,500
Rank in Indonesia
#318
Coordinates
2.01°N, 98.97°E
~948 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,266 km
786 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 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
Cities near Tarutung
- Sibolga92,244 people · ~37 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~63 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~72 km away
- Padangsidempuan243,843 people · ~78 km away
- Bandar31,442 people · ~87 km away
- Rantauprapat103,009 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tarutung?
Tarutung has a population of 39,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #318 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tarutung in?
Tarutung is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Tarutung the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,266 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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