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Sorong, Southwest Papua

Indonesia

Regional capital0.8796° S, 131.2610° E

Sorong, in Southwest Papua, Indonesia, is a regional capital. Its population is 254,294.

Population254,294
ProvinceSouthwest Papua
Coordinates0.8796° S, 131.2610° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#55 of 258,053

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About Sorong

The geographic coordinates of Sorong are 0.88° S, 131.26° E, placing it in the Southern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Southwest Papua, Indonesia.

Out of 258,053 localities in Indonesia, Sorong ranks #55 with 254,294 inhabitants.

Cities in Southwest Papua

Within the Southwest Papua region of Indonesia, Sorong stands alongside cities like Waisai, Teminabuan, Fef. Sorong has 254,294 inhabitants.

Waisai22,541Teminabuan19,491Fef966Kampung Bukit263Wertim240Bikar210Kampung Siakwa1LenmolasPapasAimau

Nearby Cities

Sorong has 12 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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PapermarandaCity
2.5 km
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DoomDistrict capital
2.9 km
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ReninCity
4.6 km
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KalawasCity
8.1 km
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Kampong BaroeCity
8.3 km
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SerikoberiCity
8.6 km
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AimasProvincial capital
11.9 km
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Yef LioCity
20.9 km
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BinigitCity
21 km
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MelihCity
22.5 km
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SamateCity
23.7 km
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WaiwoCity
24.2 km

Universities in Sorong

Sorong is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Papua Christian University1956——
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong1984——
Universitas Nani Bili Nusantara2014——
Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong2018——
Universitas Victory Sorong1982——
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#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sorong?

Sorong has a population of 254,294. It ranks #55 in Indonesia by population.

What province or state is Sorong in?

Sorong is located in Southwest Papua, Indonesia.

Where is Sorong located?

Sorong is located at coordinates 0.88° S, 131.26° E in Southwest Papua, Indonesia.

The data for Sorong, Indonesia is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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