Baubau Population 2026

Baubau has a population of 161,280, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Southeast Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

161,280

Rank in Indonesia

#105

Coordinates

5.46°S, 122.60°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,745 km

1,084 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southeast Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Kendari	351,085	#40
Raha	69,980	#217
Katobu	31,929	#354

Cities near Baubau

Raha69,980 people · ~71 km away
Katobu31,929 people · ~72 km away
Kendari351,085 people · ~165 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~263 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~272 km away
Sengkang59,523 people · ~321 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baubau?

Baubau has a population of 161,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Baubau in?

Baubau is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Baubau the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,745 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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