Tiom Population 2026

Tiom has a population of 21,324, making it the #431 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Highland Papua. It is about 400× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,324

Rank in Indonesia

#431

Coordinates

3.92°S, 138.45°E

~2,116 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,510 km

2,180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Highland Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Wamena	66,080	#226

Cities near Tiom

Mulia35,884 people · ~57 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~58 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~184 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~212 km away
Sentani44,779 people · ~274 km away
Abepura62,248 people · ~283 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tiom?

Tiom has a population of 21,324 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #431 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Tiom in?

Tiom is located in Highland Papua, Indonesia.

Is Tiom the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,510 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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