Kawasi Population 2026

Kawasi has a population of 29,642, making it the #369 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. It is about 288× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,642

Rank in Indonesia

#369

Coordinates

1.59°S, 127.41°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,338 km

1,452 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ternate	210,836	#73
Tobelo	34,150	#343
Sanana	29,716	#368
Sofifi	27,591	#387
Daruba	23,566	#418

Cities near Kawasi

Sanana29,716 people · ~167 km away
Namlea37,869 people · ~189 km away
Ambon347,288 people · ~249 km away
Amahai50,478 people · ~257 km away
Masohi36,433 people · ~257 km away
Sofifi27,591 people · ~259 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kawasi?

Kawasi has a population of 29,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #369 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Kawasi in?

Kawasi is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Kawasi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,338 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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