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Smallest Cities in Indonesia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Indonesia

1 Tiakur 28 5,227
2 Tuapejat 24 5,756
3 Tobong 40 5,828
4 Elelim PE 5,946
5 Munduk 02 6,200
6 Kenyam PE 6,394
7 Karubaga PE 6,703
8 Kuala Cenaku 37 7,000
9 Labuha 29 7,073
10 Bejubang Dua 05 7,957
11 Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe) 31 8,000
12 Sausapor PD 8,339
13 Kepi PS 8,394
14 Ranai Kota 40 8,735
15 Galela 29 8,760
16 Tomok Bolon 26 10,000
17 Parapat 26 10,000
18 Labuan Lombok 17 10,000
19 Lembar 17 10,000
20 Legian 02 10,000
21 Lovina 02 10,000
22 Dabo 40 10,388
23 Nainggolan 26 11,849
24 Maba 29 12,560
25 Parmonangan 26 13,021
26 Kobakma PE 13,062
27 Muarajawa 13,182
28 Serui 36 13,568
29 Saumlaki 28 13,849
30 Sarmi 36 14,093
31 Sanur 02 14,628
32 Sinabang 01 15,000
33 Mamuju 41 15,000
34 Leuwiliang 30 15,275
35 Tongging 26 16,000
36 Paropo 26 16,065
37 Ransiki 39 16,245
38 Sigli 01 17,504
39 Barus 26 18,346
40 Manismata 11 18,888
41 Fakfak 36 18,900
42 Kalabahi 18 19,210
43 Teminabuan PD 19,491
44 Bedugul 02 20,000
45 Muara Bungo 05 21,243
46 Tiom PE 21,324
47 Namrole 28 21,513
48 Kebonarun 07 21,745
49 Ngawi 08 22,412
50 Gongdanglegi Kulon 08 22,468
51 Kamal 08 22,515
52 Gambiran Satu 08 22,525
53 Waisai PD 22,541
54 Ngoro 08 22,871
55 Dampit 08 23,094
56 Kroya 07 23,255
57 Mojoagung 08 23,534
58 Daruba 29 23,566
59 Trucuk 07 23,584
60 Ngemplak 07 23,750
61 Agats PS 23,869
62 Kalianget 08 23,897
63 Pundong 10 24,081
64 Blangpidie 01 24,085
65 Prigen 08 24,164
66 Delanggu 07 24,440
67 Lahewa 26 24,485
68 Bintuni 39 24,742
69 Seririt 02 25,000
70 Tanjungtiram 26 25,118
71 Teluk Nibung 26 25,146
72 Bungku 21 25,477
73 Soko 08 25,494
74 Pangkalan Brandan 26 25,542
75 Malinau 42 25,596
76 Teluk Dalam 26 25,780
77 Welahan 07 26,163
78 Wanaraja 30 26,240
79 Colomadu 07 26,274
80 Ngunut 08 26,297
81 Tayu 07 26,413
82 Muntok 35 26,709
83 Driyorejo 08 26,827
84 Stabat 26 26,862
85 Babat 08 27,038
86 Paciran 08 27,072
87 Demak 07 27,251
88 Bulakamba 07 27,367
89 Tomohon 31 27,624
90 Sijunjung 24 27,786
91 Margasari 07 27,814
92 Klungkung 02 27,836
93 Deli Tua 26 27,940
94 Mranggen 07 28,026
95 Jogonalan 07 28,114
96 Kraksaan 08 28,248
97 Balapulang 07 28,483
98 Randudongkal 07 28,532
99 Ceper 07 28,646
100 Utan 04 28,745

The smallest cities in Indonesia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tiakur has a population of just 5,227. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,227 residents, Tiakur is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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