Sofifi Population 2026

Sofifi has a population of 27,591, making it the #387 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. It is about 310× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,591

Rank in Indonesia

#387

Coordinates

0.74°N, 127.56°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,426 km

1,507 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ternate	210,836	#73
Tobelo	34,150	#343
Sanana	29,716	#368
Kawasi	29,642	#369
Daruba	23,566	#418

Cities near Sofifi

Ternate210,836 people · ~20 km away
Tobelo34,150 people · ~121 km away
Daruba23,566 people · ~167 km away
Kawasi29,642 people · ~259 km away
Bitung225,134 people · ~281 km away
Tondano33,317 people · ~301 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sofifi?

Sofifi has a population of 27,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #387 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sofifi in?

Sofifi is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Sofifi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,426 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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