Semarang Population 2026
Semarang has a population of 1,694,740, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. Roughly 0.6% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,694,740
Rank in Indonesia
#9
Coordinates
6.99°S, 110.42°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
404 km
251 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Java
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pemalang | 184,149 | #90 |
Cities near Semarang
FAQ
What is the population of Semarang?
Semarang has a population of 1,694,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Semarang in?
Semarang is located in Central Java, Indonesia.
Is Semarang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 404 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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