Sampang Population 2026

Sampang has a population of 53,269, making it the #263 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 160× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,269

Rank in Indonesia

#263

Coordinates

7.19°S, 113.24°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

714 km

443 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 Sampang

Pamekasan92,447 people · ~26 km away
Surabaya3,018,022 people · ~54 km away
Kamal22,515 people · ~57 km away
Bangkalan86,250 people · ~58 km away
Gedangan79,230 people · ~61 km away
Pasuruan213,469 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sampang?

Sampang has a population of 53,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #263 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sampang in?

Sampang is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Sampang the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 714 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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