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Mataram overview
Mataram (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Mataram lies in West Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia at 8.58°S, 116.12°E, about 24 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Manado (458,582) and larger than Jayapura (410,852). 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 1,056 km away; the nearest large city is Klungkung, 79 km from Mataram.
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 Mataram
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Klungkung Bali | 79 km | 223,720 |
| Denpasar Bali | 99 km | 670,210 |
| Sukawati Bali | 118 km | 125,470 |
| Singaraja Bali | 125 km | 133,784 |
| Negara Bali | 167 km | 100,074 |
| Banyuwangi East Java | 197 km | 117,558 |
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 Mataram?
Mataram has about 441,147 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Mataram the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 1,056 km away. Mataram is the 33rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Mataram compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 441,147 residents are 0.2% of the 288,519,962 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Mataram?
In West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at latitude -8.58 and longitude 116.12, 24 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Klungkung (79 km), Denpasar (99 km), Sukawati (118 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Mataram Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/mataram/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/mataram/">Mataram 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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