Blitar Population 2026
Blitar has a population of 161,204, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
161,204
Rank in Indonesia
#106
Coordinates
8.10°S, 112.17°E
~180 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta
Distance to capital (Jakarta)
623 km
387 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Java
Cities near Blitar
- Ngunut26,297 people · ~17 km away
- Kedungwaru80,257 people · ~28 km away
- Tulungagung65,262 people · ~29 km away
- Boyolangu32,287 people · ~30 km away
- Sumberpucung35,285 people · ~35 km away
- Kediri301,424 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Blitar?
Blitar has a population of 161,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Indonesia.
What region is Blitar in?
Blitar is located in East Java, Indonesia.
Is Blitar the capital of Indonesia?
No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 623 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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