Tasikmalaya Population 2026

Tasikmalaya has a population of 770,839, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Java. Roughly 0.3% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

770,839

Rank in Indonesia

#20

Coordinates

7.33°S, 108.22°E

~354 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

196 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bekasi	2,648,272	#3
Bandung	2,528,163	#4
Depok	2,163,635	#6
Bogor	1,078,351	#16
Cimahi	581,994	#28
Sukabumi	365,735	#38
Cibinong	363,424	#39
Cirebon	344,851	#43

Cities near Tasikmalaya

Kawalu50,541 people · ~6 km away
Rajapolah39,840 people · ~12 km away
Singaparna48,882 people · ~12 km away
Ciamis109,839 people · ~15 km away
Wanaraja26,240 people · ~31 km away
Garut131,809 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tasikmalaya?

Tasikmalaya has a population of 770,839 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Tasikmalaya in?

Tasikmalaya is located in West Java, Indonesia.

Is Tasikmalaya the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 196 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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