Cilegon Population 2026
Cilegon has a population of 470,378, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Banten. Roughly 0.2% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
470,378
Rank in Indonesia
#31
Coordinates
6.01°S, 106.05°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banten
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Tangerang | 1,927,815 | #7 |
| South Tangerang | 1,429,529 | #11 |
| Serang | 735,651 | #21 |
| Curug | 191,406 | #86 |
| Rangkasbitung | 137,041 | #121 |
| Pandeglang | 92,316 | #174 |
| Labuan | 33,576 | #347 |
Cities near Cilegon
- Serang735,651 people · ~16 km away
- Pandeglang92,316 people · ~33 km away
- Rangkasbitung137,041 people · ~44 km away
- Labuan33,576 people · ~47 km away
- Curug191,406 people · ~62 km away
- Tangerang1,927,815 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cilegon?
Cilegon has a population of 470,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Cilegon in?
Cilegon is located in Banten, Indonesia.
Is Cilegon the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 90 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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