Dobo Population 2026

Dobo has a population of 52,104, making it the #266 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Maluku. It is about 164× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,104

Rank in Indonesia

#266

Coordinates

5.76°S, 134.23°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,029 km

1,881 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ambon	347,288	#42
Tual	90,470	#179
Amahai	50,478	#274
Namlea	37,869	#326
Masohi	36,433	#331
Namrole	21,513	#430

Cities near Dobo

Tual90,470 people · ~165 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~299 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~302 km away
Fakfak18,900 people · ~381 km away
Bintuni24,742 people · ~414 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~432 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dobo?

Dobo has a population of 52,104 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #266 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Dobo in?

Dobo is located in Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Dobo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,029 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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