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Surabaya overview
Surabaya (orange) and the other large cities of Indonesia
Surabaya lies in East Java in Indonesia at 7.25°S, 112.75°E, about 8 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Jakarta (8,540,121) and larger than Bekasi (2,648,272). The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta with 8,540,121 people and is also the capital.
The national capital, Jakarta, is about 662 km away; the nearest large city is Sidoarjo, 22 km from Surabaya.
Indonesia as a whole has a live population of 288,531,692 (+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 Surabaya
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sidoarjo East Java | 22 km | 139,189 |
| Mojokerto East Java | 42 km | 141,785 |
| Pasuruan East Java | 47 km | 213,469 |
| Lawang East Java | 65 km | 112,540 |
| Jombang East Java | 66 km | 126,465 |
| Singosari East Java | 72 km | 182,656 |
| Batu East Java | 73 km | 225,408 |
| Probolinggo East Java | 76 km | 243,746 |
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 Surabaya?
Surabaya has about 3,018,022 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Surabaya the capital of Indonesia?
No. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (8,540,121 people), about 662 km away. Surabaya is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Surabaya compared with the rest of Indonesia?
Its 3,018,022 residents are 1% of the 288,531,692 people living in Indonesia today. Jakarta is larger with 8,540,121 people.
Where is Surabaya?
In East Java, Indonesia, at latitude -7.25 and longitude 112.75, 8 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sidoarjo (22 km), Mojokerto (42 km), Pasuruan (47 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Surabaya Population 2026 — Indonesia. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/surabaya/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/indonesia/surabaya/">Surabaya 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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