Batu Population 2026

Batu has a population of 225,408, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

225,408

Rank in Indonesia

#66

Coordinates

7.87°S, 112.53°E

~881 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

654 km

406 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
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Batu

Singosari182,656 people · ~15 km away
Malang889,359 people · ~17 km away
Lawang112,540 people · ~19 km away
Prigen24,164 people · ~23 km away
Pakisaji30,213 people · ~23 km away
Kepanjen51,919 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Batu?

Batu has a population of 225,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Batu in?

Batu is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Batu the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 654 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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