Purwakarta Population 2026
Purwakarta has a population of 179,233, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
179,233
Rank in Indonesia
#95
Coordinates
6.56°S, 107.44°E
~86 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Java
Cities near Purwakarta
- Cikampek127,173 people · ~15 km away
- Karawang307,880 people · ~31 km away
- Padalarang193,114 people · ~31 km away
- Lembang183,130 people · ~34 km away
- Subang137,234 people · ~35 km away
- Ciranjang-hilir77,758 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Purwakarta?
Purwakarta has a population of 179,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Purwakarta in?
Purwakarta is located in West Java, Indonesia.
Is Purwakarta the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 76 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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