Tarakan Population 2026

Tarakan has a population of 255,310, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Kalimantan. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

255,310

Rank in Indonesia

#58

Coordinates

3.31°N, 117.59°E

~29 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,596 km

991 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Kalimantan

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tanjung Selor	67,837	#221
Nunukan	67,006	#223
Malinau	25,596	#401

Cities near Tarakan

Tanjung Selor67,837 people · ~59 km away
Nunukan67,006 people · ~92 km away
Malinau25,596 people · ~112 km away
Bontang194,606 people · ~354 km away
Samarinda865,306 people · ~426 km away
Loa Janan212,816 people · ~437 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tarakan?

Tarakan has a population of 255,310 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Tarakan in?

Tarakan is located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Is Tarakan the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,596 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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