Serang Population 2026
Serang has a population of 735,651, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Banten. Roughly 0.3% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
735,651
Rank in Indonesia
#21
Coordinates
6.12°S, 106.15°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banten
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Tangerang | 1,927,815 | #7 |
| South Tangerang | 1,429,529 | #11 |
| Cilegon | 470,378 | #31 |
| Curug | 191,406 | #86 |
| Rangkasbitung | 137,041 | #121 |
| Pandeglang | 92,316 | #174 |
| Labuan | 33,576 | #347 |
Cities near Serang
- Cilegon470,378 people · ~16 km away
- Pandeglang92,316 people · ~22 km away
- Rangkasbitung137,041 people · ~29 km away
- Labuan33,576 people · ~46 km away
- Curug191,406 people · ~48 km away
- Tangerang1,927,815 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Serang?
Serang has a population of 735,651 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Serang in?
Serang is located in Banten, Indonesia.
Is Serang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 77 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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