Watampone Population 2026

Watampone has a population of 149,336, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

149,336

Rank in Indonesia

#110

Coordinates

4.54°S, 120.33°E

~34 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,504 km

934 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Makassar	1,474,393	#10
Palopo	184,961	#89
Parepare	160,309	#107
Galesong	83,050	#194
Sengkang	59,523	#242
Sinjai	40,797	#310
Rantepao	40,438	#311
Masamba	38,024	#325

Cities near Watampone

Sengkang59,523 people · ~56 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~66 km away
Parepare160,309 people · ~97 km away
Maros30,000 people · ~99 km away
Makassar1,474,393 people · ~120 km away
Galesong83,050 people · ~137 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Watampone?

Watampone has a population of 149,336 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Watampone in?

Watampone is located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Watampone the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,504 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