Manokwari Population 2026

Manokwari has a population of 132,300, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Papua. It is about 65× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

132,300

Rank in Indonesia

#126

Coordinates

0.86°S, 134.06°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,078 km

1,911 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bintuni	24,742	#408
Ransiki	16,245	#440

Cities near Manokwari

Ransiki16,245 people · ~73 km away
Bintuni24,742 people · ~151 km away
Biak41,731 people · ~227 km away
Teminabuan19,491 people · ~237 km away
Fakfak18,900 people · ~302 km away
Sorong219,958 people · ~312 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manokwari?

Manokwari has a population of 132,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Manokwari in?

Manokwari is located in West Papua, Indonesia.

Is Manokwari the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,078 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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