Bima Population 2026

Bima has a population of 165,113, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

165,113

Rank in Indonesia

#103

Coordinates

8.46°S, 118.73°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,334 km

828 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Mataram	441,147	#33
Selong	92,464	#172
Sumbawa Besar	62,753	#236
Taliwang	55,340	#258
Dompu	54,987	#261
Praya	35,183	#340

Cities near Bima

Dompu54,987 people · ~30 km away
Tambolaka35,790 people · ~121 km away
Labuan Bajo188,724 people · ~128 km away
Sumbawa Besar62,753 people · ~144 km away
Ruteng41,533 people · ~192 km away
Taliwang55,340 people · ~208 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bima?

Bima has a population of 165,113 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bima in?

Bima is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Bima the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,334 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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