North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia
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Sibolga is a town located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. With a population of 91,265, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sibolga sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sibolga to your route.
Sibolga (formerly sometimes Siboga) is a city and a port located in the natural harbour of Sibolga Bay on the west coast of North Sumatra province, in Indonesia.
The city is located on the western side of North Sumatra facing the Indian Ocean, is a transit harbour to Nias Island, and was hard hit during the 2004Read more
Indian Ocean earthquake. Sibolga is also a semi-enclave within Central Tapanuli Regency, as Sibolga borders Central Tapanuli Regency in the north, east, and south, while it borders the Mentawai Strait in the west.
The city has an area of 11.47 km2 (4.43 sq mi) — the smallest city by land area in Indonesia. It had a population of 84,444 at the 2010 census and 89,584 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 92,244 (comprising 46,365 males and 45,879 females).
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Sibolga is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 1.7402 latitude, 98.7812 longitude.
Sibolga has a population of approximately 91,265 people, making it a town in Indonesia.
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