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Cimahi overview
Cimahi (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Cimahi lies in West Java in Indonesia at 6.87°S, 107.54°E, about 764 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
It is smaller than Jambi City (635,101) and larger than Surakarta (526,870). The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta with 8,540,121 people; the capital, Jakarta, has 8,540,121.
The national capital, Jakarta, is about 106 km away; the nearest large city is Padalarang, 9 km from Cimahi.
Indonesia as a whole has a live population of 288,519,962 (+0.7% a year) and ranks #4 of 238 countries — see the Indonesia population page for the full statistics and the Indonesia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Cimahi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Padalarang West Java | 9 km | 193,114 |
| Bandung West Java | 9 km | 2,528,163 |
| Lembang West Java | 11 km | 183,130 |
| Soreang West Java | 18 km | 116,780 |
| Banjaran West Java | 20 km | 164,952 |
| Cileunyi West Java | 24 km | 111,476 |
| Paseh West Java | 35 km | 126,181 |
| Purwakarta West Java | 37 km | 179,233 |
Largest cities in Indonesia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JakartaCapital | Jakarta | 8,540,121 |
| 2 | Surabaya | East Java | 3,018,022 |
| 3 | Bekasi | West Java | 2,648,272 |
| 4 | Bandung | West Java | 2,528,163 |
| 5 | Medan | North Sumatra | 2,486,283 |
| 6 | Depok | West Java | 2,163,635 |
| 7 | Tangerang | Banten | 1,927,815 |
| 8 | Palembang | South Sumatra | 1,801,367 |
| 9 | Semarang | Central Java | 1,694,740 |
| 10 | Makassar | South Sulawesi | 1,474,393 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cimahi?
Cimahi has about 581,994 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Cimahi the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 106 km away. Cimahi is the 28th largest city of the country.
How big is Cimahi compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 581,994 residents are 0.2% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Cimahi?
In West Java, Indonesia, at latitude -6.87 and longitude 107.54, 764 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Padalarang (9 km), Bandung (9 km), Lembang (11 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Cimahi Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/cimahi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/cimahi/">Cimahi Population 2026 — Indonesia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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