Daruba Population 2026

Daruba has a population of 23,566, making it the #418 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. It is about 362× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,566

Rank in Indonesia

#418

Coordinates

2.05°N, 128.29°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,553 km

1,585 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ternate	210,836	#73
Tobelo	34,150	#343
Sanana	29,716	#368
Kawasi	29,642	#369
Sofifi	27,591	#387

Cities near Daruba

Tobelo34,150 people · ~48 km away
Sofifi27,591 people · ~167 km away
Ternate210,836 people · ~173 km away
Waisai22,541 people · ~354 km away
Tahuna35,307 people · ~357 km away
Bitung225,134 people · ~358 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Daruba?

Daruba has a population of 23,566 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #418 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Daruba in?

Daruba is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Daruba the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,553 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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