Nabire Population 2026

Nabire has a population of 99,848, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Papua. It is about 86× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

99,848

Rank in Indonesia

#167

Coordinates

3.36°S, 135.50°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,190 km

1,981 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Timika	142,909	#112
Mulia	35,884	#334

Cities near Nabire

Timika142,909 people · ~191 km away
Biak41,731 people · ~251 km away
Ransiki16,245 people · ~253 km away
Bintuni24,742 people · ~260 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~279 km away
Dobo52,104 people · ~302 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nabire?

Nabire has a population of 99,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Nabire in?

Nabire is located in Central Papua, Indonesia.

Is Nabire the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,190 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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