Mulia Population 2026

Mulia has a population of 35,884, making it the #334 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Papua. It is about 238× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,884

Rank in Indonesia

#334

Coordinates

3.71°S, 137.99°E

~2,106 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,460 km

2,149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Timika	142,909	#112
Nabire	99,848	#167

Cities near Mulia

Tiom21,324 people · ~57 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~115 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~176 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~204 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~279 km away
Sentani44,779 people · ~308 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mulia?

Mulia has a population of 35,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #334 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Mulia in?

Mulia is located in Central Papua, Indonesia.

Is Mulia the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,460 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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