Sigli Population 2026
Sigli has a population of 17,504, making it the #439 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Aceh. It is about 488× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,504
Rank in Indonesia
#439
Coordinates
5.38°N, 95.96°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,767 km
1,097 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aceh
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | 267,962 | #55 |
| Lhokseumawe | 200,876 | #80 |
| Langsa | 184,016 | #91 |
| Subulussalam | 105,553 | #157 |
| Meulaboh | 64,646 | #231 |
| Bireun | 47,670 | #288 |
| Singkil | 46,800 | #292 |
| Sabang | 43,527 | #301 |
Cities near Sigli
- Reuleuet40,393 people · ~40 km away
- Banda Aceh267,962 people · ~72 km away
- Bireun47,670 people · ~84 km away
- Sabang43,527 people · ~91 km away
- Lhokseumawe200,876 people · ~134 km away
- Meulaboh64,646 people · ~139 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sigli?
Sigli has a population of 17,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #439 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Sigli in?
Sigli is located in Aceh, Indonesia.
Is Sigli the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,767 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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