Raha Population 2026

Raha has a population of 69,980, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Southeast Sulawesi. It is about 122× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,980

Rank in Indonesia

#217

Coordinates

4.84°S, 122.72°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,764 km

1,095 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southeast Sulawesi

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Kendari	351,085	#40
Baubau	161,280	#105
Katobu	31,929	#354

Cities near Raha

Katobu31,929 people · ~1 km away
Baubau161,280 people · ~71 km away
Kendari351,085 people · ~98 km away
Watampone149,336 people · ~267 km away
Bungku25,477 people · ~268 km away
Sinjai40,797 people · ~275 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Raha?

Raha has a population of 69,980 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Raha in?

Raha is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is Raha the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,764 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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