Cilacap Population 2026

Cilacap has a population of 256,996, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

256,996

Rank in Indonesia

#57

Coordinates

7.73°S, 109.01°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

292 km

181 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
Purwokerto	230,235	#63
Salatiga	198,971	#82
Pemalang	184,149	#90

Cities near Cilacap

Wangon35,530 people · ~24 km away
Kroya23,255 people · ~28 km away
Sidareja30,313 people · ~36 km away
Banyumas48,378 people · ~39 km away
Purwokerto230,235 people · ~42 km away
Sokaraja66,482 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cilacap?

Cilacap has a population of 256,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Cilacap in?

Cilacap is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Is Cilacap the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 292 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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