Smallest Cities in Central Java

Top 80 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Central Java

1 Kebonarun 21,745

2 Kroya 23,255

3 Trucuk 23,584

4 Ngemplak 23,750

5 Delanggu 24,440

6 Welahan 26,163

7 Colomadu 26,274

8 Tayu 26,413

9 Demak 27,251

10 Bulakamba 27,367

11 Margasari 27,814

12 Mranggen 28,026

13 Jogonalan 28,114

14 Balapulang 28,483

15 Randudongkal 28,532

16 Ceper 28,646

17 Lasem 28,948

18 Selogiri 30,180

19 Sidareja 30,313

20 Kutoarjo 31,352

21 Jaten 32,378

22 Mlonggo 33,542

23 Lebaksiu 33,606

24 Wangon 35,530

25 Karangnongko 37,420

26 Jekulo 37,521

27 Wonopringgo 38,429

28 Buaran 38,770

29 Majenang 38,897

30 Wiradesa 39,407

31 Juwana 40,177

32 Baturaden 42,394

33 Gebog 43,756

34 Rembangan 44,030

35 Ketanggungan 44,288

36 Muntilan 44,859

37 Candi Prambanan 44,925

38 Banyumas 48,378

39 Gatak 48,959

40 Jatiroto 50,059

41 Gombong 50,200

42 Karanganom 50,670

43 Comal 51,092

44 Blora 51,811

45 Cepu 55,055

46 Wedi 55,300

47 Purbalingga 56,903

48 Baekrajan 57,920

49 Weleri 58,448

50 Baki 58,909

51 Boyolali 59,851

52 Pecangaan 61,046

53 Slawi 61,206

54 Ambarawa 63,193

55 Sokaraja 66,482

56 Mertoyudan 69,871

57 Sragen 71,522

58 Tarub 75,739

59 Kartasura 88,927

60 Kudus 92,156

61 Wonosobo 92,990

62 Dukuhturi 98,074

63 Grogol 100,613

64 Pati 107,028

65 Kedungwuni 117,249

66 Magelang 121,526

67 Klaten 126,831

68 Adiwerna 134,188

69 Batang 136,145

70 Purwodadi 139,387

71 Ungaran 171,378

72 Pemalang 184,149

73 Salatiga 201,369

74 Purwokerto 230,235

75 Cilacap 256,996

76 Tegal 282,781

77 Pekalongan 317,524

78 Surakarta 526,870

79 Jepara 1,257,912

80 Semarang 1,653,524

The smallest cities in Central Java (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kebonarun has a population of just 21,745. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 21,745 residents, Kebonarun is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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