Agats Population 2026

Agats has a population of 23,869, making it the #415 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Papua. It is about 358× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,869

Rank in Indonesia

#415

Coordinates

5.55°S, 138.14°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,461 km

2,149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Merauke	116,864	#143

Cities near Agats

Tiom21,324 people · ~184 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~185 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~192 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~204 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~380 km away
Merauke116,864 people · ~413 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Agats?

Agats has a population of 23,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #415 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Agats in?

Agats is located in South Papua, Indonesia.

Is Agats the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,461 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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