Cirebon Population 2026
Cirebon has a population of 344,851, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
344,851
Rank in Indonesia
#43
Coordinates
6.71°S, 108.56°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
197 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Java
Cities near Cirebon
- Weru139,004 people · ~6 km away
- Plumbon167,105 people · ~9 km away
- Sumber96,725 people · ~10 km away
- Astanajapura148,047 people · ~13 km away
- Arjawinangun105,845 people · ~18 km away
- Karangampel31,234 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cirebon?
Cirebon has a population of 344,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Cirebon in?
Cirebon is located in West Java, Indonesia.
Is Cirebon the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 197 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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