Yogyakarta Population 2026

Yogyakarta has a population of 375,699, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Yogyakarta. Roughly 0.1% of Indonesia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

375,699

Rank in Indonesia

#37

Coordinates

7.80°S, 110.36°E

~110 m elevation · Asia/Jakarta

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

427 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yogyakarta

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Depok	104,527	#158
Wonosari	87,454	#185
Kasihan	86,234	#189
Sewon	73,585	#210
Melati	67,090	#222
Gamping Lor	66,110	#225
Bantul	64,360	#233
Godean	63,164	#235

Cities near Yogyakarta

Gamping Lor66,110 people · ~4 km away
Kasihan86,234 people · ~5 km away
Melati67,090 people · ~8 km away
Sewon73,585 people · ~8 km away
Depok104,527 people · ~9 km away
Godean63,164 people · ~9 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta has a population of 375,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Yogyakarta in?

Yogyakarta is located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Is Yogyakarta the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 427 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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