Bandar Lampung Population 2026

Bandar Lampung has a population of 1,166,066, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Lampung. Roughly 0.4% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,166,066

Rank in Indonesia

#15

Coordinates

5.43°S, 105.26°E

~95 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

196 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lampung

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Metro	182,293	#94
Terbanggi Besar	52,566	#265
Kotabumi	42,366	#306

Cities near Bandar Lampung

Metro182,293 people · ~36 km away
Terbanggi Besar52,566 people · ~61 km away
Kotabumi42,366 people · ~79 km away
Cilegon470,378 people · ~109 km away
Labuan33,576 people · ~123 km away
Serang735,651 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bandar Lampung?

Bandar Lampung has a population of 1,166,066 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bandar Lampung in?

Bandar Lampung is located in Lampung, Indonesia.

Is Bandar Lampung the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 196 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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