Lahewa Population 2026
Lahewa has a population of 24,485, making it the #409 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Sumatra. It is about 349× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,485
Rank in Indonesia
#409
Coordinates
1.39°N, 97.17°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,368 km
850 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 Lahewa
- Gunungsitoli136,707 people · ~51 km away
- Teluk Dalam25,780 people · ~116 km away
- Singkil46,800 people · ~121 km away
- Barus18,346 people · ~153 km away
- Subulussalam105,553 people · ~162 km away
- Sibolga92,244 people · ~183 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lahewa?
Lahewa has a population of 24,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #409 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Lahewa in?
Lahewa is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Is Lahewa the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,368 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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