Smallest Cities in Indonesia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Indonesia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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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 Leuwiliang 30 15,275
34 Tongging 26 16,000
35 Paropo 26 16,065
36 Ransiki 39 16,245
37 Sigli 01 17,504
38 Barus 26 18,346
39 Manismata 11 18,888
40 Fakfak 36 18,900
41 Kalabahi 18 19,210
42 Teminabuan PD 19,491
43 Bedugul 02 20,000
44 Muara Bungo 05 21,243
45 Tiom PE 21,324
46 Namrole 28 21,513
47 Kebonarun 07 21,745
48 Ngawi 08 22,412
49 Gongdanglegi Kulon 08 22,468
50 Kamal 08 22,515
51 Gambiran Satu 08 22,525
52 Waisai PD 22,541
53 Ngoro 08 22,871
54 Dampit 08 23,094
55 Jimbaran 02 23,205
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 Atambua 18 26,396
82 Tayu 07 26,413
83 Muntok 35 26,709
84 Driyorejo 08 26,827
85 Stabat 26 26,862
86 Babat 08 27,038
87 Paciran 08 27,072
88 Demak 07 27,251
89 Bulakamba 07 27,367
90 Sijunjung 24 27,786
91 Margasari 07 27,814
92 Klungkung 02 27,836
93 Mranggen 07 28,026
94 Jogonalan 07 28,114
95 Kraksaan 08 28,248
96 Balapulang 07 28,483
97 Randudongkal 07 28,532
98 Ceper 07 28,646
99 Utan 04 28,745
100 Lasem 07 28,948

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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