Tobelo Population 2026

Tobelo has a population of 34,150, making it the #343 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in North Maluku. It is about 250× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,150

Rank in Indonesia

#343

Coordinates

1.73°N, 128.01°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

2,510 km

1,559 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Maluku

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Ternate	210,836	#73
Sanana	29,716	#368
Kawasi	29,642	#369
Sofifi	27,591	#387
Daruba	23,566	#418

Cities near Tobelo

Daruba23,566 people · ~48 km away
Sofifi27,591 people · ~121 km away
Ternate210,836 people · ~125 km away
Bitung225,134 people · ~322 km away
Tondano33,317 people · ~347 km away
Tahuna35,307 people · ~350 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tobelo?

Tobelo has a population of 34,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #343 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Tobelo in?

Tobelo is located in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is Tobelo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 2,510 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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