Soe Population 2026

Soe has a population of 40,190, making it the #313 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 212× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,190

Rank in Indonesia

#313

Coordinates

9.86°S, 124.28°E

~852 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,962 km

1,218 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Kupang	474,801	#30
Labuan Bajo	188,724	#88
Maumere	87,720	#184
Ende	87,269	#186
Atambua	82,196	#195
Kefamenanu	48,202	#284
Ruteng	41,533	#309
Waingapu	35,932	#333

Cities near Soe

Kefamenanu48,202 people · ~51 km away
Kupang474,801 people · ~82 km away
Atambua82,196 people · ~107 km away
Kalabahi19,210 people · ~185 km away
Lewoleba30,151 people · ~191 km away
Maumere87,720 people · ~266 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Soe?

Soe has a population of 40,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #313 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Soe in?

Soe is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Soe the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,962 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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