Purbalingga Population 2026
Purbalingga has a population of 56,903, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 150× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,903
Rank in Indonesia
#250
Coordinates
7.39°S, 109.36°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
307 km
191 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 Purbalingga
FAQ
What is the population of Purbalingga?
Purbalingga has a population of 56,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Purbalingga in?
Purbalingga is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Purbalingga the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 307 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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