Bengkulu Population 2026
Bengkulu has a population of 397,321, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Bengkulu. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
397,321
Rank in Indonesia
#35
Coordinates
3.80°S, 102.27°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
574 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bengkulu
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Curup | 46,245 | #294 |
Cities near Bengkulu
- Curup46,245 people · ~46 km away
- Lubuklinggau234,166 people · ~87 km away
- Pagar Alam70,386 people · ~112 km away
- Lahat65,906 people · ~142 km away
- Tanjungagung53,117 people · ~171 km away
- Baturaja134,759 people · ~214 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bengkulu?
Bengkulu has a population of 397,321 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Bengkulu in?
Bengkulu is located in Bengkulu, Indonesia.
Is Bengkulu the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 574 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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