Praya Population 2026

Praya has a population of 35,183, making it the #340 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. It is about 243× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,183

Rank in Indonesia

#340

Coordinates

8.71°S, 116.27°E

~108 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,075 km

668 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Mataram	441,147	#33
Bima	165,113	#103
Selong	92,464	#172
Sumbawa Besar	62,753	#236
Taliwang	55,340	#258
Dompu	54,987	#261

Cities near Praya

Mataram441,147 people · ~22 km away
Selong92,464 people · ~29 km away
Taliwang55,340 people · ~64 km away
Amlapura31,869 people · ~77 km away
Amlapura city31,869 people · ~78 km away
Bedugul20,000 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Praya?

Praya has a population of 35,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #340 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Praya in?

Praya is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Praya the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,075 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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