Probolinggo Population 2026

Probolinggo has a population of 243,746, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

243,746

Rank in Indonesia

#61

Coordinates

7.75°S, 113.22°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

724 km

450 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
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Probolinggo

Kraksaan28,248 people · ~20 km away
Pasuruan213,469 people · ~36 km away
Lumajang123,626 people · ~42 km away
Bangil85,504 people · ~47 km away
Besuki55,465 people · ~53 km away
Lawang112,540 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Probolinggo?

Probolinggo has a population of 243,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Probolinggo in?

Probolinggo is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Probolinggo the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 724 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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