Merauke Population 2026

Merauke has a population of 116,864, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in South Papua. It is about 73× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,864

Rank in Indonesia

#143

Coordinates

8.50°S, 140.41°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,709 km

2,303 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Agats	23,869	#415

Cities near Merauke

Agats23,869 people · ~413 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~515 km away
Tiom21,324 people · ~553 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~596 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~597 km away
Abepura62,248 people · ~657 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Merauke?

Merauke has a population of 116,864 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Merauke in?

Merauke is located in South Papua, Indonesia.

Is Merauke the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,709 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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