Bintuni Population 2026

Bintuni has a population of 24,742, making it the #408 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Papua. It is about 345× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,742

Rank in Indonesia

#408

Coordinates

2.11°S, 133.52°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,993 km

1,859 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Manokwari	132,300	#126
Ransiki	16,245	#440

Cities near Bintuni

Ransiki16,245 people · ~98 km away
Manokwari132,300 people · ~151 km away
Fakfak18,900 people · ~164 km away
Teminabuan19,491 people · ~184 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~260 km away
Sorong219,958 people · ~286 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bintuni?

Bintuni has a population of 24,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #408 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bintuni in?

Bintuni is located in West Papua, Indonesia.

Is Bintuni the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,993 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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