Banyuwangi Population 2026

Banyuwangi has a population of 117,558, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 73× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

117,558

Rank in Indonesia

#140

Coordinates

8.23°S, 114.36°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

858 km

533 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Java

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Surabaya	3,018,022	#2
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

Cities near Banyuwangi

Singojuruh29,418 people · ~17 km away
Srono36,260 people · ~21 km away
Muncar64,537 people · ~22 km away
Genteng79,652 people · ~27 km away
Negara100,074 people · ~32 km away
Panji42,789 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Banyuwangi?

Banyuwangi has a population of 117,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Banyuwangi in?

Banyuwangi is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Banyuwangi the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 858 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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