Indonesia’s capital and largest city, known for government, business, and culture.
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2. Surabaya, East Java – Population: ~3,000,000
Indonesia’s second-largest city, a major seaport and industrial center.
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3. Bandung, West Java – Population: ~2,500,000
Known for education, fashion, and colonial architecture.
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4. Bekasi, West Java – Population: ~2,500,000
Rapidly growing Jakarta suburb with industrial zones.
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5. Medan, North Sumatra – Population: ~2,400,000
Sumatra’s largest city, with diverse cultures and strong commerce.
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6. Tangerang, Banten – Population: ~2,200,000
Busy suburban and industrial city west of Jakarta.
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7. Depok, West Java – Population: ~2,100,000
Educational and residential area within Greater Jakarta.
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8. Semarang, Central Java – Population: ~1,700,000
Major port city known for its Dutch colonial legacy.
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9. Palembang, South Sumatra – Population: ~1,700,000
Historic city on the Musi River, center of Malay culture.
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10. Makassar, South Sulawesi – Population: ~1,500,000
Eastern Indonesia’s gateway with a strong maritime tradition.
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11. South Tangerang, Banten – Population: ~1,400,000
Planned urban city growing rapidly as a Jakarta suburb.
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12. Bandar Lampung, Lampung – Population: ~1,300,000
Port city at the southern tip of Sumatra, gateway to Java.
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13. Pekanbaru, Riau – Population: ~1,200,000
Oil and trade center in central Sumatra.
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14. Bogor, West Java – Population: ~1,100,000
Cool-climate city famous for botanical gardens.
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15. Denpasar, Bali – Population: ~950,000
Capital of Bali and hub for tourism and commerce.
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16. Padang, West Sumatra – Population: ~900,000
Culinary capital and coastal trading port.
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17. Malang, East Java – Population: ~880,000
Mountain city known for education and colonial charm.
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18. Samarinda, East Kalimantan – Population: ~850,000
Provincial capital near the planned new Indonesian capital.
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19. Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan – Population: ~800,000
“City of a Thousand Rivers,” known for floating markets.
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20. Batam, Riau Islands – Population: ~800,000
Industrial free-trade zone close to Singapore.
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21. Cimahi, West Java – Population: ~700,000
Small industrial city west of Bandung.
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22. Tasikmalaya, West Java – Population: ~700,000
Craft and garment center with Islamic schools.
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23. Palu, Central Sulawesi – Population: ~670,000
Coastal city recovering from the 2018 tsunami, growing in infrastructure.
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24. Pontianak, West Kalimantan – Population: ~660,000
Equator-straddling city with river transport and trade.
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25. Jambi, Jambi – Population: ~650,000
Oil-rich city along the Batang Hari River.
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26. Balikpapan, East Kalimantan – Population: ~640,000
Oil and mining center on Borneo’s coast.
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27. Surakarta (Solo), Central Java – Population: ~630,000
Royal city known for batik and Javanese heritage.
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28. Ambon, Maluku – Population: ~420,000
Historic spice trade city and capital of the Maluku Islands.
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29. Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara – Population: ~420,000
Capital of Lombok Island, blending Sasak and Balinese culture.
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30. Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara – Population: ~400,000
Eastern gateway city on the island of Timor.
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31. Cirebon, West Java – Population: ~390,000
Port city with unique Sundanese and Javanese influence.
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32. Banda Aceh, Aceh – Population: ~380,000
Islamic center and capital of Aceh Province.
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33. Binjai, North Sumatra – Population: ~370,000
Suburban city near Medan with trade and farming.
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34. Probolinggo, East Java – Population: ~360,000
Coastal city near Mount Bromo and fishing ports.
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35. Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra – Population: ~350,000
Hill city between Medan and Lake Toba.
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36. Sukabumi, West Java – Population: ~340,000
Cool mountain city with nature tourism.
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37. Kediri, East Java – Population: ~330,000
Historic inland city known for temples and industry.
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38. Singaraja, Bali – Population: ~325,000
Northern Bali city with colonial and Hindu influence.
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39. Manado, North Sulawesi – Population: ~320,000
Coastal city near Bunaken Marine Park and known for spicy cuisine.
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40. Magelang, Central Java – Population: ~310,000
Near Borobudur, known for military academy and cool climate.
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41. Blitar, East Java – Population: ~300,000
Birthplace of Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno.
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42. Salatiga, Central Java – Population: ~280,000
Education-focused town with a cool climate and Dutch heritage.
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43. Ternate, North Maluku – Population: ~270,000
Island city and historical center of the spice trade.
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44. Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi – Population: ~260,000
Mining and agricultural town in Minahasa region.
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45. Bontang, East Kalimantan – Population: ~250,000
Key LNG and chemical industry center.
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46. Lhokseumawe, Aceh – Population: ~250,000
Gas-rich coastal town with industrial importance.
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47. Tarakan, North Kalimantan – Population: ~240,000
Oil-producing island city on Borneo’s northeast coast.
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48. Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi – Population: ~240,000
Growing regional capital on Sulawesi’s southeast peninsula.
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49. Tegal, Central Java – Population: ~230,000
Fishing port and batik-producing town.
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50. Sungai Penuh, Jambi – Population: ~220,000
Highland city surrounded by Kerinci Seblat National Park.
