Karawang Population 2026
Karawang has a population of 307,880, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
307,880
Rank in Indonesia
#47
Coordinates
6.31°S, 107.32°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
53 km
33 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Java
Cities near Karawang
- Rengasdengklok201,463 people · ~16 km away
- Cikarang106,479 people · ~19 km away
- Cikampek127,173 people · ~20 km away
- Purwakarta179,233 people · ~31 km away
- Bekasi2,648,272 people · ~37 km away
- Cileungsir289,833 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karawang?
Karawang has a population of 307,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Karawang in?
Karawang is located in West Java, Indonesia.
Is Karawang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 53 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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