Wamena Population 2026

Wamena has a population of 66,080, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Highland Papua. It is about 129× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,080

Rank in Indonesia

#226

Coordinates

4.10°S, 138.95°E

~1,488 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,562 km

2,212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Highland Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Tiom	21,324	#431

Cities near Wamena

Tiom21,324 people · ~58 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~115 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~185 km away
Sentani44,779 people · ~243 km away
Abepura62,248 people · ~251 km away
Timika142,909 people · ~258 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wamena?

Wamena has a population of 66,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Wamena in?

Wamena is located in Highland Papua, Indonesia.

Is Wamena the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,562 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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