Amahai Population 2026

Amahai has a population of 50,478, making it the #274 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Maluku. It is about 169× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,478

Rank in Indonesia

#274

Coordinates

3.34°S, 128.92°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,466 km

1,531 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ambon	347,288	#42
Tual	90,470	#179
Dobo	52,104	#266
Namlea	37,869	#326
Masohi	36,433	#331
Namrole	21,513	#430

Cities near Amahai

Masohi36,433 people · ~7 km away
Ambon347,288 people · ~91 km away
Namlea37,869 people · ~203 km away
Namrole21,513 people · ~250 km away
Kawasi29,642 people · ~257 km away
Sanana29,716 people · ~356 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Amahai?

Amahai has a population of 50,478 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #274 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Amahai in?

Amahai is located in Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Amahai the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,466 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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