Biak Population 2026

Biak has a population of 41,731, making it the #307 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Papua. It is about 205× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,731

Rank in Indonesia

#307

Coordinates

1.18°S, 136.08°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,291 km

2,044 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Jayapura	410,852	#34
Abepura	62,248	#237
Sentani	44,779	#296
Fakfak	18,900	#436

Cities near Biak

Ransiki16,245 people · ~216 km away
Manokwari132,300 people · ~227 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~251 km away
Bintuni24,742 people · ~303 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~353 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~388 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Biak?

Biak has a population of 41,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #307 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Biak in?

Biak is located in Papua, Indonesia.

Is Biak the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,291 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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