Sorong Population 2026

Sorong has a population of 219,958, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Southwest Papua. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

219,958

Rank in Indonesia

#69

Coordinates

0.88°S, 131.26°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,773 km

1,722 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Southwest Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Waisai	22,541	#424
Teminabuan	19,491	#434

Cities near Sorong

Teminabuan19,491 people · ~104 km away
Waisai22,541 people · ~110 km away
Fakfak18,900 people · ~255 km away
Bintuni24,742 people · ~286 km away
Manokwari132,300 people · ~312 km away
Ransiki16,245 people · ~331 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sorong?

Sorong has a population of 219,958 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sorong in?

Sorong is located in Southwest Papua, Indonesia.

Is Sorong the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,773 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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