Pekalongan Population 2026
Pekalongan has a population of 324,564, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
324,564
Rank in Indonesia
#44
Coordinates
6.89°S, 109.68°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Java
Cities near Pekalongan
- Wiradesa39,407 people · ~6 km away
- Kedungwuni117,249 people · ~10 km away
- Wonopringgo38,429 people · ~12 km away
- Comal51,092 people · ~16 km away
- Buaran38,770 people · ~23 km away
- Pemalang184,149 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pekalongan?
Pekalongan has a population of 324,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Pekalongan in?
Pekalongan is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Pekalongan the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 321 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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