Gresik Population 2026

Gresik has a population of 73,629, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 116× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,629

Rank in Indonesia

#209

Coordinates

7.15°S, 112.66°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

650 km

404 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Surabaya	3,018,022	#2
Malang	889,359	#18
Situbondo	685,967	#24
Kediri	301,424	#48
Jember	298,585	#49
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71

Cities near Gresik

Kebomas75,982 people · ~3 km away
Kamal22,515 people · ~7 km away
Bangkalan86,250 people · ~15 km away
Surabaya3,018,022 people · ~15 km away
Driyorejo26,827 people · ~24 km away
Lamongan59,224 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gresik?

Gresik has a population of 73,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Gresik in?

Gresik is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Gresik the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 650 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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