Sawangan Population 2026

Sawangan has a population of 197,170, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

197,170

Rank in Indonesia

#83

Coordinates

6.40°S, 106.77°E

~88 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

22 km

14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bekasi	2,648,272	#3
Bandung	2,528,163	#4
Depok	2,163,635	#6
Bogor	1,078,351	#16
Tasikmalaya	770,839	#20
Cimahi	581,994	#28
Sukabumi	365,735	#38
Cibinong	363,424	#39

Cities near Sawangan

Depok2,163,635 people · ~5 km away
Parung128,905 people · ~5 km away
Cibinong363,424 people · ~12 km away
South Tangerang1,429,529 people · ~14 km away
Citeureup214,668 people · ~15 km away
Ciampea207,212 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sawangan?

Sawangan has a population of 197,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sawangan in?

Sawangan is located in West Java, Indonesia.

Is Sawangan the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 22 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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