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Jakarta overview
Jakarta (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Jakarta lies in Indonesia at 6.21°S, 106.85°E, about 16 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Indonesia: the next largest cities are Surabaya (3,018,022), Bekasi (2,648,272), Bandung (2,528,163). Together, the three largest cities hold 4.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Bekasi, about 16 km away, followed by South Tangerang (16 km).
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 Jakarta
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bekasi West Java | 16 km | 2,648,272 |
| South Tangerang Banten | 16 km | 1,429,529 |
| Ciputat West Java | 17 km | 207,858 |
| Pamulang West Java | 19 km | 174,557 |
| Depok West Java | 21 km | 2,163,635 |
| Sawangan West Java | 22 km | 197,170 |
| Cileungsir West Java | 24 km | 289,833 |
| Tangerang Banten | 24 km | 1,927,815 |
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 Jakarta?
Jakarta has about 8,540,121 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Jakarta the capital of Indonesia?
Yes — Jakarta is the national capital of Indonesia.
How big is Jakarta compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 8,540,121 residents are 3% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Jakarta?
In Indonesia, at latitude -6.21 and longitude 106.85, 16 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bekasi (16 km), South Tangerang (16 km), Ciputat (17 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Jakarta Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/jakarta/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/jakarta/">Jakarta 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.