Atambua Population 2026

Atambua has a population of 82,196, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 104× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Atambua (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
82,196
Rank in Indonesia
#195
Coordinates
9.11°S, 124.89°E
~336 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
2,014 km
1,251 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Nusa Tenggara

CityPopulationRank in Indonesia
Kupang474,801#30
Labuan Bajo188,724#88
Maumere87,720#184
Ende87,269#186
Kefamenanu48,202#284
Ruteng41,533#309
Soe40,190#313
Waingapu35,932#333

Cities near Atambua

  • Kefamenanu48,202 people · ~59 km away
  • Kalabahi19,210 people · ~106 km away
  • Soe40,190 people · ~107 km away
  • Lewoleba30,151 people · ~181 km away
  • Kupang474,801 people · ~184 km away
  • Maumere87,720 people · ~300 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Atambua?
Atambua has a population of 82,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Atambua in?
Atambua is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Is Atambua the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,014 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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