Tangerang Population 2026
Tangerang has a population of 1,927,815, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Banten. Roughly 0.7% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,927,815
Rank in Indonesia
#7
Coordinates
6.18°S, 106.63°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banten
| City | Population | Rank in Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| South Tangerang | 1,429,529 | #11 |
| Serang | 735,651 | #21 |
| Cilegon | 470,378 | #31 |
| Curug | 191,406 | #86 |
| Rangkasbitung | 137,041 | #121 |
| Pandeglang | 92,316 | #174 |
| Labuan | 33,576 | #347 |
Cities near Tangerang
FAQ
What is the population of Tangerang?
Tangerang has a population of 1,927,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Tangerang in?
Tangerang is located in Banten, Indonesia.
Is Tangerang the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 24 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.
← All biggest cities in Indonesia · Indonesia population by year