Waingapu Population 2026

Waingapu has a population of 35,932, making it the #333 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 238× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Waingapu (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
35,932
Rank in Indonesia
#333
Coordinates
9.66°S, 120.26°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Makassar
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
1,526 km
948 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Nusa Tenggara

CityPopulationRank in Indonesia
Kupang474,801#30
Labuan Bajo188,724#88
Maumere87,720#184
Ende87,269#186
Atambua82,196#195
Kefamenanu48,202#284
Ruteng41,533#309
Soe40,190#313

Cities near Waingapu

  • Tambolaka35,790 people · ~115 km away
  • Ruteng41,533 people · ~118 km away
  • Labuan Bajo188,724 people · ~135 km away
  • Ende87,269 people · ~178 km away
  • Bima165,113 people · ~215 km away
  • Dompu54,987 people · ~234 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Waingapu?
Waingapu has a population of 35,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #333 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Waingapu in?
Waingapu is located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Is Waingapu the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,526 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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