Bitung Population 2026

Bitung has a population of 225,134, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sulawesi. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

225,134

Rank in Indonesia

#67

Coordinates

1.44°N, 125.13°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,201 km

1,367 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Manado	458,582	#32
Tahuna	35,307	#338
Tondano	33,317	#350
Tomohon	27,624	#386

Cities near Bitung

Tondano33,317 people · ~28 km away
Manado458,582 people · ~31 km away
Tomohon27,624 people · ~39 km away
Tahuna35,307 people · ~245 km away
Gorontalo205,390 people · ~251 km away
Ternate210,836 people · ~261 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bitung?

Bitung has a population of 225,134 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bitung in?

Bitung is located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Bitung the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,201 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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