Bandung Population 2026

Bandung has a population of 2,528,163, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.9% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 3.4× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,528,163

Rank in Indonesia

Coordinates

6.92°S, 107.61°E

~714 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bekasi	2,648,272	#3
Depok	2,163,635	#6
Bogor	1,078,351	#16
Tasikmalaya	770,839	#20
Cimahi	581,994	#28
Sukabumi	365,735	#38
Cibinong	363,424	#39
Cirebon	344,851	#43

Cities near Bandung

Cimahi581,994 people · ~9 km away
Lembang183,130 people · ~12 km away
Banjaran164,952 people · ~14 km away
Soreang116,780 people · ~16 km away
Cileunyi111,476 people · ~16 km away
Padalarang193,114 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bandung?

Bandung has a population of 2,528,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bandung in?

Bandung is located in West Java, Indonesia.

Is Bandung the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 115 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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