Batang Population 2026
Batang has a population of 139,492, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 61× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,492
Rank in Indonesia
#116
Coordinates
6.48°S, 110.71°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
428 km
266 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 Batang
FAQ
What is the population of Batang?
Batang has a population of 139,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Batang in?
Batang is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Batang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 428 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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