Timika Population 2026

Timika has a population of 142,909, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Papua. It is about 60× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

142,909

Rank in Indonesia

#112

Coordinates

4.61°S, 136.68°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,307 km

2,054 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Nabire	99,848	#167
Mulia	35,884	#334

Cities near Timika

Mulia35,884 people · ~176 km away
Nabire99,848 people · ~191 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~192 km away
Tiom21,324 people · ~212 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~258 km away
Dobo52,104 people · ~299 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Timika?

Timika has a population of 142,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Timika in?

Timika is located in Central Papua, Indonesia.

Is Timika the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,307 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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