What is the Capital of Indonesia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta. Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 284,438,782. The official currency is the Indonesian rupiah and the primary language spoken is Indonesian.
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Jakarta at a glance
| Capital city | Jakarta |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia (Republic of Indonesia) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 284,438,782 (4th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+07:00 |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
| Calling code | +62 |
| Emergency number | 110 (police) / 118 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Indonesia
- Dili, capital of Timor-Leste
- Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia
- Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea
Indonesia in context
- Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km², making it the 14th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 149 people per km² ranks 60th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea.
- With 284,438,782 people, Indonesia holds about 41.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 6.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Indonesia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Indonesia — FAQ
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
Is Jakarta the largest city in Indonesia?
Yes — Jakarta is both the capital and the largest city of Indonesia.
What country is Jakarta in?
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
What continent is Jakarta in?
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is located in Asia.
Is Jakarta the capital of Indonesia?
Yes — Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia (official name: Republic of Indonesia).
Jakarta is the capital of which country?
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, in South-Eastern Asia.
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