Slawi Population 2026

Slawi has a population of 61,206, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Central Java. It is about 140× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

61,206

Rank in Indonesia

#238

Coordinates

6.98°S, 109.14°E

~43 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

268 km

166 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
Purwokerto	230,235	#63
Salatiga	198,971	#82

Cities near Slawi

Adiwerna134,188 people · ~5 km away
Tarub75,739 people · ~6 km away
Lebaksiu33,606 people · ~8 km away
Dukuhturi98,074 people · ~11 km away
Tegal297,173 people · ~12 km away
Bulakamba27,367 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Slawi?

Slawi has a population of 61,206 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Slawi in?

Slawi is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Is Slawi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 268 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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