Jepara Population 2026
Jepara has a population of 1,257,912, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. Roughly 0.4% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,257,912
Rank in Indonesia
#13
Coordinates
6.59°S, 110.67°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
425 km
264 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Java
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 1,694,740 | #9 |
| Surakarta | 526,870 | #29 |
| Pekalongan | 324,564 | #44 |
| Tegal | 297,173 | #50 |
| Cilacap | 256,996 | #57 |
| Purwokerto | 230,235 | #63 |
| Salatiga | 198,971 | #82 |
| Pemalang | 184,149 | #90 |
Cities near Jepara
FAQ
What is the population of Jepara?
Jepara has a population of 1,257,912 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Jepara in?
Jepara is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Jepara the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 425 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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