Sentani Population 2026

Sentani has a population of 44,779, making it the #296 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Papua. It is about 191× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,779

Rank in Indonesia

#296

Coordinates

2.57°S, 140.51°E

~100 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,754 km

2,331 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Jayapura	410,852	#34
Abepura	62,248	#237
Biak	41,731	#307
Fakfak	18,900	#436

Cities near Sentani

Abepura62,248 people · ~14 km away
Jayapura410,852 people · ~23 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~243 km away
Tiom21,324 people · ~274 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~308 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~423 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sentani?

Sentani has a population of 44,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #296 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sentani in?

Sentani is located in Papua, Indonesia.

Is Sentani the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,754 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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