Garut Population 2026
Garut has a population of 131,809, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. It is about 65× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,809
Rank in Indonesia
#127
Coordinates
7.25°S, 107.92°E
~891 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
165 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Java
Cities near Garut
- Wanaraja26,240 people · ~10 km away
- Singaparna48,882 people · ~24 km away
- Paseh126,181 people · ~24 km away
- Rajapolah39,840 people · ~30 km away
- Tasikmalaya770,839 people · ~34 km away
- Kawalu50,541 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Garut?
Garut has a population of 131,809 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Garut in?
Garut is located in West Java, Indonesia.
Is Garut the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 165 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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