Taliwang Population 2026
Taliwang has a population of 55,340, making it the #258 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. It is about 154× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,340
Rank in Indonesia
#258
Coordinates
8.74°S, 116.85°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,139 km
707 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Nusa Tenggara
Cities near Taliwang
- Selong92,464 people · ~37 km away
- Praya35,183 people · ~64 km away
- Sumbawa Besar62,753 people · ~68 km away
- Mataram441,147 people · ~83 km away
- Amlapura31,869 people · ~140 km away
- Amlapura city31,869 people · ~141 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taliwang?
Taliwang has a population of 55,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #258 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Taliwang in?
Taliwang is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Is Taliwang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,139 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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