Kencong Population 2026

Kencong has a population of 43,046, making it the #302 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 198× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,046

Rank in Indonesia

#302

Coordinates

8.28°S, 113.37°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

755 km

469 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 Kencong

Lumajang123,626 people · ~23 km away
Jember298,585 people · ~39 km away
Kraksaan28,248 people · ~58 km away
Probolinggo243,746 people · ~61 km away
Bondowoso69,783 people · ~65 km away
Besuki55,465 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kencong?

Kencong has a population of 43,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #302 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Kencong in?

Kencong is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Kencong the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 755 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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