Purwokerto Population 2026

Purwokerto has a population of 230,235, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

230,235

Rank in Indonesia

#63

Coordinates

7.42°S, 109.23°E

~81 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

296 km

184 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
Salatiga	198,971	#82
Pemalang	184,149	#90

Cities near Purwokerto

Sokaraja66,482 people · ~7 km away
Banyumas48,378 people · ~12 km away
Baturaden42,394 people · ~14 km away
Purbalingga56,903 people · ~15 km away
Wangon35,530 people · ~23 km away
Kroya23,255 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Purwokerto?

Purwokerto has a population of 230,235 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Purwokerto in?

Purwokerto is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Is Purwokerto the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 296 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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