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Jakarta, Jakarta

Indonesia

National capital6.2146° S, 106.8451° E

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, located in the province of Jakarta. With a population of 8,540,121, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population8,540,121
ProvinceJakarta
Coordinates6.2146° S, 106.8451° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#1 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport

HLPInternational

7.8 km away

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Pondok Cabe Air Base

PCBLocal

16.2 km away

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Wiladatika Airport

WIHCLocal

16.9 km away

About Jakarta

The city is situated at coordinates -6.21462° latitude and 106.84513° longitude, in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Jakarta has an elevation of 16 meters and operates within the Asia/Jakarta timezone. Nearby cities include Bekasi, Depok, and Tangerang.

Jakarta ranks #1 out of 520 cities in Indonesia by population. It significantly surpasses other major cities, including Surabaya and Bekasi, contributing to a total urban population of 82,775,740 in the country.

Cities in Jakarta

Within the Jakarta province, the city ranks #1 among 2 cities. The region is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 242 hospitals, 2,036 schools, and 113 universities, as well as numerous parks, banks, and transportation facilities.

Utan28,745KramatGalurJapatPluitasriSawahKedawungGedongGrawisaGintung

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Jakarta.

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Menteng WadasNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Manggarai SelatanNeighborhood
0.6 km
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ManggaraiNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Pasar ManggisNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Menteng PuloNeighborhood
0.7 km
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MentengrawapanjangNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Menteng AtasNeighborhood
0.8 km
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PutaranNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Kebon ObatNeighborhood
0.8 km
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PalbatuNeighborhood
1 km
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KampungjawaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Kebon ManggisNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Menteng Pal BatuNeighborhood
1.3 km
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GunturNeighborhood
1.4 km
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PegangsaanNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Matraman DalamNeighborhood
1.5 km
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GembiraNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Bukit DuriNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Karet BelakangNeighborhood
1.7 km
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BerlanNeighborhood
1.7 km

Universities in Jakarta

Jakarta is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Al Azhar University of Indonesia2000——
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia1960——
Bakrie University2009——
Bina Nusantara University1981——
Borobudur University1982——
Budi Luhur University1979——
Bung Karno University1999——
Christian University of Indonesia1953——
Darma Persada University1986——
Esa Unggul University1986——
i3L University2013——
Ibn Chaldun University1956——
Indonesian Christian University Tomohon1966——
Indonesian State College of Accountancy1964——
Indraprasta PGRI University1982——
Institute of Social and Political Science Jakarta1953——
Institut Ilmu Al-Qur'an———
Institut Transportasi dan Logistik Trisakti———
International University Liaison Indonesia2014——
Jakarta International College2002——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore other cities in Indonesia, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities on the site.

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Largest cities in Indonesia

#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jakarta?

The population of Jakarta is 8,540,121.

In which province/state is Jakarta located?

Jakarta is located in the province of Jakarta.

What are the coordinates of Jakarta?

The coordinates of Jakarta are -6.21462° latitude and 106.84513° longitude.

What is the elevation of Jakarta?

The elevation of Jakarta is 16 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Jakarta?

The nearest airport to Jakarta is Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

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