Gatak Population 2026

Gatak has a population of 48,959, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 174× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,959

Rank in Indonesia

#278

Coordinates

7.59°S, 110.70°E

~144 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

453 km

281 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
Cilacap	256,996	#57
Purwokerto	230,235	#63
Salatiga	198,971	#82

Cities near Gatak

Ngemplak23,750 people · ~5 km away
Kartasura88,927 people · ~6 km away
Colomadu26,274 people · ~8 km away
Baki58,909 people · ~9 km away
Karanganom47,179 people · ~11 km away
Grogol100,613 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gatak?

Gatak has a population of 48,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Gatak in?

Gatak is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Is Gatak the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 453 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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