Fakfak Population 2026

Fakfak has a population of 18,900, making it the #436 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Papua. It is about 452× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,900

Rank in Indonesia

#436

Coordinates

2.92°S, 132.30°E

~71 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,844 km

1,766 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Jayapura	410,852	#34
Abepura	62,248	#237
Sentani	44,779	#296
Biak	41,731	#307

Cities near Fakfak

Bintuni24,742 people · ~164 km away
Teminabuan19,491 people · ~168 km away
Sorong219,958 people · ~255 km away
Ransiki16,245 people · ~261 km away
Manokwari132,300 people · ~302 km away
Tual90,470 people · ~305 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fakfak?

Fakfak has a population of 18,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #436 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Fakfak in?

Fakfak is located in Papua, Indonesia.

Is Fakfak the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,844 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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