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Purwokerto, Central Java

Indonesia

Provincial capital7.4214° S, 109.2344° E

Purwokerto is a provincial capital located in Central Java, Indonesia. The recorded population is 230,235.

Population230,235
ProvinceCentral Java
Coordinates7.4214° S, 109.2344° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#62 of 258,053

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About Purwokerto

You can find Purwokerto at 7.42° S, 109.23° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is classified under Central Java, Indonesia.

Ranked #62 in Indonesia by population, Purwokerto has 230,235 residents out of 258,053 registered localities.

Cities in Central Java

The Central Java region of Indonesia is home to Purwokerto and other cities such as Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta. Purwokerto has 230,235 inhabitants.

Semarang1,653,524Jepara1,257,912Surakarta526,870Pekalongan317,524Tegal282,781Cilacap256,996Salatiga201,369Pemalang184,149Ungaran171,378Purwodadi139,387

Nearby Cities

Purwokerto is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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SitapenCity
0.6 km
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BrubahanCity
0.6 km
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PesayanganCity
0.7 km
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KranjimuntangCity
0.7 km
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KarangkobarCity
0.8 km
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KarangjengkolCity
0.8 km
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PerengCity
0.9 km
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KebondalemCity
1 km
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JatiwinangunCity
1.1 km
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TiparCity
1.1 km
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Kauman LamaCity
1.2 km
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KongsenCity
1.2 km
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KalibenerCity
1.2 km
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SawanganCity
1.2 km
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GlempangCity
1.2 km
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PenisianCity
1.3 km
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KaranganjingCity
1.3 km
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BantarsokaCity
1.4 km
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CigrobakCity
1.4 km
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Pasirmuncang WetanCity
1.4 km

Universities in Purwokerto

Purwokerto is home to 9 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Jenderal Soedirman University1920——
Muhammadiyah University Purwokerto1985——
Telkom Purwokerto Institute of Technology2002——
Universitas Harapan Bangsa2018——
Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri2021——
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto2016——
Universitas Perwira Purbalingga2018——
Universitas Wijayakusuma Purwokerto1980——
University of Amikom Purwokerto2019——
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#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 Purwokerto?

Purwokerto has a population of 230,235. It ranks #62 in Indonesia by population.

What province or state is Purwokerto in?

Purwokerto is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Where is Purwokerto located?

Purwokerto is located at coordinates 7.42° S, 109.23° E in Central Java, Indonesia.

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