Gunungsitoli Population 2026
Gunungsitoli has a population of 136,707, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 62× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,707
Rank in Indonesia
#122
Coordinates
1.29°N, 97.61°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,321 km
820 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Sumatra
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Medan | 2,486,283 | #5 |
| Percut | 311,063 | #46 |
| Binjai | 279,302 | #53 |
| Pematangsiantar | 279,198 | #54 |
| Padangsidempuan | 243,843 | #60 |
| Tanjungbalai | 190,935 | #87 |
| Sunggal | 157,914 | #108 |
| Perbaungan | 157,174 | #109 |
Cities near Gunungsitoli
- Lahewa24,485 people · ~51 km away
- Teluk Dalam25,780 people · ~82 km away
- Singkil46,800 people · ~113 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~118 km away
- Sibolga92,244 people · ~139 km away
- Subulussalam105,553 people · ~156 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gunungsitoli?
Gunungsitoli has a population of 136,707 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Gunungsitoli in?
Gunungsitoli is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Gunungsitoli the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,321 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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