Lawang Population 2026

Lawang has a population of 112,540, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 76× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

112,540

Rank in Indonesia

#146

Coordinates

7.84°S, 112.69°E

~509 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

670 km

416 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 Lawang

Singosari182,656 people · ~7 km away
Malang889,359 people · ~18 km away
Batu225,408 people · ~19 km away
Prigen24,164 people · ~19 km away
Pandaan34,184 people · ~20 km away
Pakisaji30,213 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lawang?

Lawang has a population of 112,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Lawang in?

Lawang is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Lawang the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 670 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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