Balung Population 2026

Balung has a population of 47,631, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 179× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

Location of Balung (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

47,631

Rank in Indonesia

#289

Coordinates

7.73°S, 113.92°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

799 km

496 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Surabaya	3,018,022	#2
Malang	889,359	#18
Situbondo	685,967	#24
Kediri	301,424	#48
Jember	298,585	#49
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71

Cities near Balung

Panarukan30,749 people · ~4 km away
Situbondo685,967 people · ~11 km away
Panji42,789 people · ~20 km away
Bondowoso69,783 people · ~23 km away
Besuki55,465 people · ~24 km away
Jember298,585 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balung?

Balung has a population of 47,631 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Balung in?

Balung is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Balung the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 799 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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