Sumbawa Besar Population 2026

Sumbawa Besar has a population of 62,753, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. It is about 136× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,753

Rank in Indonesia

#236

Coordinates

8.49°S, 117.42°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,193 km

741 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Mataram	441,147	#33
Bima	165,113	#103
Selong	92,464	#172
Taliwang	55,340	#258
Dompu	54,987	#261
Praya	35,183	#340

Cities near Sumbawa Besar

Taliwang55,340 people · ~68 km away
Selong92,464 people · ~99 km away
Dompu54,987 people · ~115 km away
Praya35,183 people · ~129 km away
Mataram441,147 people · ~144 km away
Bima165,113 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sumbawa Besar?

Sumbawa Besar has a population of 62,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sumbawa Besar in?

Sumbawa Besar is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Sumbawa Besar the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,193 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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