Labuan Bajo Population 2026

Labuan Bajo has a population of 188,724, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Nusa Tenggara. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

188,724

Rank in Indonesia

#88

Coordinates

8.50°S, 119.89°E

~63 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,460 km

907 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Kupang	474,801	#30
Maumere	87,720	#184
Ende	87,269	#186
Atambua	82,196	#195
Kefamenanu	48,202	#284
Ruteng	41,533	#309
Soe	40,190	#313
Waingapu	35,932	#333

Cities near Labuan Bajo

Ruteng41,533 people · ~65 km away
Tambolaka35,790 people · ~126 km away
Bima165,113 people · ~128 km away
Waingapu35,932 people · ~135 km away
Dompu54,987 people · ~157 km away
Ende87,269 people · ~199 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Labuan Bajo?

Labuan Bajo has a population of 188,724 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Labuan Bajo in?

Labuan Bajo is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Labuan Bajo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,460 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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