Magelang Population 2026

Magelang has a population of 128,709, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 66× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

128,709

Rank in Indonesia

#130

Coordinates

7.47°S, 110.22°E

~379 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

398 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Semarang	1,694,740	#9
Jepara	1,257,912	#13
Surakarta	526,870	#29
Pekalongan	324,564	#44
Tegal	297,173	#50
Cilacap	256,996	#57
Purwokerto	230,235	#63
Salatiga	198,971	#82

Cities near Magelang

Mertoyudan69,871 people · ~6 km away
Muntilan81,555 people · ~15 km away
Ambarawa65,096 people · ~30 km away
Sleman56,215 people · ~31 km away
Melati67,090 people · ~34 km away
Salatiga198,971 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magelang?

Magelang has a population of 128,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Magelang in?

Magelang is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Is Magelang the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 398 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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