Sanana Population 2026

Sanana has a population of 29,716, making it the #368 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. It is about 287× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,716

Rank in Indonesia

#368

Coordinates

2.06°S, 125.98°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,171 km

1,348 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ternate	210,836	#73
Tobelo	34,150	#343
Kawasi	29,642	#369
Sofifi	27,591	#387
Daruba	23,566	#418

Cities near Sanana

Kawasi29,642 people · ~167 km away
Namlea37,869 people · ~182 km away
Namrole21,513 people · ~215 km away
Ambon347,288 people · ~305 km away
Ternate210,836 people · ~353 km away
Amahai50,478 people · ~356 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanana?

Sanana has a population of 29,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #368 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sanana in?

Sanana is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Sanana the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,171 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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