Malang Population 2026

Malang has a population of 889,359, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.3% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

889,359

Rank in Indonesia

#18

Coordinates

7.98°S, 112.63°E

~452 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

668 km

415 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Surabaya	3,018,022	#2
Situbondo	685,967	#24
Kediri	301,424	#48
Jember	298,585	#49
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Malang

Pakisaji30,213 people · ~10 km away
Singosari182,656 people · ~10 km away
Batu225,408 people · ~17 km away
Lawang112,540 people · ~18 km away
Kepanjen51,919 people · ~18 km away
Sumberpucung35,285 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malang?

Malang has a population of 889,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Malang in?

Malang is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Malang the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 668 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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