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Depok overview
Depok (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Depok lies in West Java in Indonesia at 6.4°S, 106.82°E, about 92 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
It is smaller than Medan (2,486,283) and larger than Tangerang (1,927,815). 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 21 km away; the nearest large city is Sawangan, 5 km from Depok.
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 Depok
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sawangan West Java | 5 km | 197,170 |
| Parung West Java | 10 km | 128,905 |
| Cibinong West Java | 10 km | 363,424 |
| Pamulang West Java | 11 km | 174,557 |
| Citeureup West Java | 12 km | 214,668 |
| Cileungsir West Java | 16 km | 289,833 |
| South Tangerang Banten | 17 km | 1,429,529 |
| JakartaCapital Jakarta | 21 km | 8,540,121 |
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 Depok?
Depok has about 2,163,635 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Depok the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 21 km away. Depok is the 6th largest city of the country.
How big is Depok compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 2,163,635 residents are 0.7% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Depok?
In West Java, Indonesia, at latitude -6.4 and longitude 106.82, 92 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sawangan (5 km), Parung (10 km), Cibinong (10 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Depok Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/depok/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/depok/">Depok 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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