Ambon Population 2026

Ambon has a population of 347,288, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Maluku. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

347,288

Rank in Indonesia

#42

Coordinates

3.70°S, 128.18°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,380 km

1,478 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tual	90,470	#179
Dobo	52,104	#266
Amahai	50,478	#274
Namlea	37,869	#326
Masohi	36,433	#331
Namrole	21,513	#430

Cities near Ambon

Amahai50,478 people · ~91 km away
Masohi36,433 people · ~98 km away
Namlea37,869 people · ~130 km away
Namrole21,513 people · ~163 km away
Kawasi29,642 people · ~249 km away
Sanana29,716 people · ~305 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ambon?

Ambon has a population of 347,288 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Ambon in?

Ambon is located in Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Ambon the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,380 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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