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Cirebon overview
Cirebon (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Cirebon lies in West Java in Indonesia at 6.71°S, 108.56°E, about 8 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
It is smaller than Ambon (347,288) and larger than Pekalongan (324,564). 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 197 km away; the nearest large city is Weru, 6 km from Cirebon.
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 Cirebon
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Weru West Java | 6 km | 139,004 |
| Plumbon West Java | 9 km | 167,105 |
| Astanajapura West Java | 13 km | 148,047 |
| Arjawinangun West Java | 18 km | 105,845 |
| Kuningan West Java | 31 km | 111,742 |
| Indramayu West Java | 50 km | 123,263 |
| Tegal Central Java | 67 km | 297,173 |
| Adiwerna Central Java | 69 km | 134,188 |
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 Cirebon?
Cirebon has about 344,851 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Cirebon the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 197 km away. Cirebon is the 43rd largest city of the country.
How big is Cirebon compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 344,851 residents are 0.1% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Cirebon?
In West Java, Indonesia, at latitude -6.71 and longitude 108.56, 8 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Weru (6 km), Plumbon (9 km), Astanajapura (13 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Cirebon Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/cirebon/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/cirebon/">Cirebon 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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