Kediri Population 2026

Kediri has a population of 301,424, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

301,424

Rank in Indonesia

#48

Coordinates

7.82°S, 112.02°E

~74 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

598 km

371 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
Jember	298,585	#49
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Kediri

Gampengrejo49,118 people · ~6 km away
Pare106,007 people · ~21 km away
Nganjuk69,011 people · ~27 km away
Kertosono60,782 people · ~28 km away
Kedungwaru80,257 people · ~30 km away
Tulungagung65,262 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kediri?

Kediri has a population of 301,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Kediri in?

Kediri is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Kediri the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 598 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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