Jayapura Population 2026
Jayapura has a population of 410,852, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Papua. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
410,852
Rank in Indonesia
#34
Coordinates
2.53°S, 140.72°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
3,777 km
2,346 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Papua
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FAQ
What is the population of Jayapura?
Jayapura has a population of 410,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Jayapura in?
Jayapura is located in Papua, Indonesia.
Is Jayapura the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,777 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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