Sangkapura Population 2026

Sangkapura has a population of 50,612, making it the #272 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in East Java. It is about 169× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,612

Rank in Indonesia

#272

Coordinates

5.85°S, 112.65°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

643 km

399 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 Sangkapura

Paciran27,072 people · ~119 km away
Bangkalan86,250 people · ~134 km away
Tuban76,242 people · ~134 km away
Lamongan59,224 people · ~144 km away
Gresik73,629 people · ~146 km away
Kebomas75,982 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sangkapura?

Sangkapura has a population of 50,612 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #272 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Sangkapura in?

Sangkapura is located in East Java, Indonesia.

Is Sangkapura the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 643 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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