Katobu Population 2026

Katobu has a population of 31,929, making it the #354 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Southeast Sulawesi. It is about 267× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,929

Rank in Indonesia

#354

Coordinates

4.83°S, 122.73°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,764 km

1,095 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southeast Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Kendari	351,085	#40
Baubau	161,280	#105
Raha	69,980	#217

Cities near Katobu

Raha69,980 people · ~1 km away
Baubau161,280 people · ~72 km away
Kendari351,085 people · ~98 km away
Bungku25,477 people · ~267 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~268 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~276 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katobu?

Katobu has a population of 31,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #354 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Katobu in?

Katobu is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Katobu the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,764 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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