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Tarakan, North Kalimantan

Indonesia

City3.3133° N, 117.5915° E

In North Kalimantan, Indonesia, Tarakan is a city. It is home to 249,960 people.

Population249,960
ProvinceNorth Kalimantan
Coordinates3.3133° N, 117.5915° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#56 of 258,053

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About Tarakan

Tarakan can be found at 3.31° N, 117.59° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the North Kalimantan division in Indonesia.

With a population of 249,960, Tarakan ranks #56 among the 258,053 cities and localities registered in Indonesia.

Cities in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan is one of Indonesia's administrative regions. Tarakan is one of its main cities, along with Nunukan, Tanjung Selor, Malinau. Tarakan has 249,960 inhabitants.

Nunukan67,006Tanjung Selor56,569Malinau25,596PabenuanBakohBakatanAgisanBebangkongBikisLong Bisai

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Tarakan, 10 populated places have been registered.

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KaranganyarNeighborhood
0.6 km
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SimpangtigaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Peningki BaruNeighborhood
1.2 km
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KlapaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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SibengkokNeighborhood
1.9 km
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LingkasNeighborhood
2.1 km
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PamusianCity
3.3 km
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PeningkiCity
4.8 km
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Juata LautCity
14.4 km
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JuataCity
14.6 km

Universities in Tarakan

Tarakan is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Borneo Tarakan University1999——
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Largest cities in Indonesia

#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tarakan?

Tarakan has a population of 249,960. It ranks #56 in Indonesia by population.

What province or state is Tarakan in?

Tarakan is located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Where is Tarakan located?

Tarakan is located at coordinates 3.31° N, 117.59° E in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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