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Jakarta

Jakarta (11.2 million inhabitants): major city of Indonesia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Jakarta

CountryIndonesia
Population11.2 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Jakarta?

Jakarta has a metropolitan population of 11.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Jakarta located?

Jakarta is in Indonesia. It is the national capital of Indonesia.

What is Jakarta known for?

Jakarta is the national capital of Indonesia. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Indonesia factbook for the wider national picture.

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