Bekasi Population 2026

Bekasi has a population of 2,648,272, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.9% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,648,272

Rank in Indonesia

Coordinates

6.23°S, 106.99°E

~18 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

16 km

10 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bandung	2,528,163	#4
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 Bekasi

Utan28,745 people · ~8 km away
Jakarta8,540,121 people · ~16 km away
Cileungsir289,833 people · ~18 km away
Cikarang106,479 people · ~18 km away
Depok2,163,635 people · ~26 km away
Sawangan197,170 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bekasi?

Bekasi has a population of 2,648,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Bekasi in?

Bekasi is located in West Java, Indonesia.

Is Bekasi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 16 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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