Malinau Population 2026

Malinau has a population of 25,596, making it the #401 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Kalimantan. It is about 334× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,596

Rank in Indonesia

#401

Coordinates

3.59°N, 116.62°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,539 km

956 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kalimantan

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tarakan	255,310	#58
Tanjung Selor	67,837	#221
Nunukan	67,006	#223

Cities near Malinau

Tarakan255,310 people · ~112 km away
Tanjung Selor67,837 people · ~117 km away
Nunukan67,006 people · ~129 km away
Bontang194,606 people · ~396 km away
Samarinda865,306 people · ~457 km away
Loa Janan212,816 people · ~467 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malinau?

Malinau has a population of 25,596 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #401 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Malinau in?

Malinau is located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Is Malinau the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,539 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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