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Palangkaraya overview
Palangkaraya (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Palangkaraya lies in Central Kalimantan in Indonesia at 2.21°S, 113.92°E, about 16 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Pontianak (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Pekalongan (324,564) and larger than Percut (311,063). The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta with 8,540,121 people; the capital, Jakarta, has 8,540,121.
The national capital, Jakarta, is about 902 km away; the nearest large city is Sampit, 113 km from Palangkaraya.
Indonesia as a whole has a live population of 288,519,962 (+0.7% a year) and ranks #4 of 238 countries — see the Indonesia population page for the full statistics and the Indonesia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Palangkaraya
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sampit Central Kalimantan | 113 km | 166,773 |
| Banjarmasin South Kalimantan | 145 km | 657,663 |
| Martapura South Kalimantan | 170 km | 131,449 |
| Banjarbaru South Kalimantan | 171 km | 293,332 |
Largest cities in Indonesia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JakartaCapital | Jakarta | 8,540,121 |
| 2 | Surabaya | East Java | 3,018,022 |
| 3 | Bekasi | West Java | 2,648,272 |
| 4 | Bandung | West Java | 2,528,163 |
| 5 | Medan | North Sumatra | 2,486,283 |
| 6 | Depok | West Java | 2,163,635 |
| 7 | Tangerang | Banten | 1,927,815 |
| 8 | Palembang | South Sumatra | 1,801,367 |
| 9 | Semarang | Central Java | 1,694,740 |
| 10 | Makassar | South Sulawesi | 1,474,393 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palangkaraya?
Palangkaraya has about 318,247 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Palangkaraya the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 902 km away. Palangkaraya is the 45th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Palangkaraya compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 318,247 residents are 0.1% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Palangkaraya?
In Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, at latitude -2.21 and longitude 113.92, 16 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sampit (113 km), Banjarmasin (145 km), Martapura (170 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Palangkaraya Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/palangkaraya/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/palangkaraya/">Palangkaraya Population 2026 — Indonesia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.