Kepanjen Population 2026

Kepanjen has a population of 51,919, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 164× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,919

Rank in Indonesia

#267

Coordinates

8.13°S, 112.57°E

~341 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

667 km

414 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 Kepanjen

Pakisaji30,213 people · ~8 km away
Sumberpucung35,285 people · ~10 km away
Malang889,359 people · ~18 km away
Singosari182,656 people · ~28 km away
Batu225,408 people · ~29 km away
Lawang112,540 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kepanjen?

Kepanjen has a population of 51,919 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Kepanjen in?

Kepanjen is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Kepanjen the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 667 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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