Nunukan Population 2026

Nunukan has a population of 67,006, making it the #223 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Kalimantan. It is about 127× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,006

Rank in Indonesia

#223

Coordinates

4.14°N, 117.65°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,663 km

1,033 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kalimantan

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tarakan	255,310	#58
Tanjung Selor	67,837	#221
Malinau	25,596	#401

Cities near Nunukan

Tarakan255,310 people · ~92 km away
Malinau25,596 people · ~129 km away
Tanjung Selor67,837 people · ~148 km away
Bontang194,606 people · ~446 km away
Samarinda865,306 people · ~518 km away
Loa Janan212,816 people · ~529 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nunukan?

Nunukan has a population of 67,006 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #223 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Nunukan in?

Nunukan is located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Is Nunukan the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,663 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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