Banyumas Population 2026
Banyumas has a population of 48,378, making it the #281 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 177× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,378
Rank in Indonesia
#281
Coordinates
7.51°S, 109.29°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
307 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Java
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 1,694,740 | #9 |
| Jepara | 1,257,912 | #13 |
| Surakarta | 526,870 | #29 |
| Pekalongan | 324,564 | #44 |
| Tegal | 297,173 | #50 |
| Cilacap | 256,996 | #57 |
| Purwokerto | 230,235 | #63 |
| Salatiga | 198,971 | #82 |
Cities near Banyumas
- Sokaraja66,482 people · ~6 km away
- Purwokerto230,235 people · ~12 km away
- Kroya23,255 people · ~14 km away
- Purbalingga56,903 people · ~16 km away
- Baturaden42,394 people · ~25 km away
- Gombong50,950 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banyumas?
Banyumas has a population of 48,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #281 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Banyumas in?
Banyumas is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Banyumas the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 307 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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