Tongging Population 2026
Tongging has a population of 16,000, making it the #442 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 534× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,000
Rank in Indonesia
#442
Coordinates
2.90°N, 98.52°E
~926 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,371 km
851 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 Tongging
- Paropo16,065 people · ~4 km away
- Kabanjahe73,581 people · ~23 km away
- Sidikalang50,671 people · ~29 km away
- Berastagi48,244 people · ~33 km away
- Pangururan34,209 people · ~38 km away
- Pematangsiantar279,198 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tongging?
Tongging has a population of 16,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #442 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tongging in?
Tongging is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Tongging the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,371 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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