Ternate Population 2026

Ternate has a population of 210,836, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

210,836

Rank in Indonesia

#73

Coordinates

0.79°N, 127.38°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,409 km

1,496 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tobelo	34,150	#343
Sanana	29,716	#368
Kawasi	29,642	#369
Sofifi	27,591	#387
Daruba	23,566	#418

Cities near Ternate

Sofifi27,591 people · ~20 km away
Tobelo34,150 people · ~125 km away
Daruba23,566 people · ~173 km away
Bitung225,134 people · ~261 km away
Kawasi29,642 people · ~265 km away
Tondano33,317 people · ~281 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ternate?

Ternate has a population of 210,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Ternate in?

Ternate is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Ternate the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,409 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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