Namlea Population 2026

Namlea has a population of 37,869, making it the #326 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Maluku. It is about 226× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,869

Rank in Indonesia

#326

Coordinates

3.26°S, 127.09°E

~34 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,267 km

1,408 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ambon	347,288	#42
Tual	90,470	#179
Dobo	52,104	#266
Amahai	50,478	#274
Masohi	36,433	#331
Namrole	21,513	#430

Cities near Namlea

Namrole21,513 people · ~77 km away
Ambon347,288 people · ~130 km away
Sanana29,716 people · ~182 km away
Kawasi29,642 people · ~189 km away
Amahai50,478 people · ~203 km away
Masohi36,433 people · ~208 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Namlea?

Namlea has a population of 37,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #326 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Namlea in?

Namlea is located in Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Namlea the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,267 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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