Surabaya Population 2026

Surabaya has a population of 3,018,022, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 1.0% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 2.8× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

3,018,022

Rank in Indonesia

Coordinates

7.25°S, 112.75°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

662 km

411 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Malang	889,359	#18
Situbondo	685,967	#24
Kediri	301,424	#48
Jember	298,585	#49
Probolinggo	243,746	#61
Batu	225,408	#66
Pasuruan	213,469	#71
Madiun	202,544	#78

Cities near Surabaya

Kamal22,515 people · ~10 km away
Gresik73,629 people · ~15 km away
Kebomas75,982 people · ~16 km away
Gedangan79,230 people · ~16 km away
Driyorejo26,827 people · ~19 km away
Buduran48,152 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Surabaya?

Surabaya has a population of 3,018,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Surabaya in?

Surabaya is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Surabaya the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 662 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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