Mataram Population 2026

Mataram has a population of 441,147, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. Roughly 0.2% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

441,147

Rank in Indonesia

#33

Coordinates

8.58°S, 116.12°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Makassar

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

1,056 km

656 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West Nusa Tenggara

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Bima	165,113	#103
Selong	92,464	#172
Sumbawa Besar	62,753	#236
Taliwang	55,340	#258
Dompu	54,987	#261
Praya	35,183	#340

Cities near Mataram

Praya35,183 people · ~22 km away
Selong92,464 people · ~46 km away
Amlapura31,869 people · ~57 km away
Amlapura city31,869 people · ~58 km away
Bedugul20,000 people · ~60 km away
Klungkung223,720 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mataram?

Mataram has a population of 441,147 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Mataram in?

Mataram is located in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is Mataram the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 1,056 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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