Ngawi Population 2026

Ngawi has a population of 22,412, making it the #428 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 381× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,412

Rank in Indonesia

#428

Coordinates

7.40°S, 111.45°E

~57 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

525 km

326 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 Ngawi

Madiun202,544 people · ~27 km away
Cepu55,055 people · ~33 km away
Sragen71,522 people · ~47 km away
Blora51,811 people · ~48 km away
Ponorogo79,026 people · ~52 km away
Nganjuk69,011 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ngawi?

Ngawi has a population of 22,412 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #428 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Ngawi in?

Ngawi is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Ngawi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 525 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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