Jember Population 2026

Jember has a population of 298,585, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

298,585

Rank in Indonesia

#49

Coordinates

8.17°S, 113.70°E

~86 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

787 km

489 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
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Jember

Bondowoso69,783 people · ~32 km away
Kencong43,046 people · ~39 km away
Besuki55,465 people · ~49 km away
Lumajang123,626 people · ~52 km away
Genteng79,652 people · ~54 km away
Balung47,631 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jember?

Jember has a population of 298,585 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Jember in?

Jember is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Jember the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 787 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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