Denpasar (Bali)
Bali capital · gateway to the island
-8.6705, 115.2126
Reference map
Map of Indonesia
Major Indonesian cities across all major islands — Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi, and Papua.
Bali / Nusa Tenggara
4 locationsUbud (Bali)
Bali · cultural + yoga capital
-8.5069, 115.2625
Kuta (Bali)
Bali · beach + nightlife
-8.7166, 115.1689
Mataram (Lombok)
Lombok capital
-8.5833, 116.1167
Java
9 locationsJakarta
Capital · Java · 10M metro
-6.2088, 106.8456
Surabaya
East Java · 2nd largest
-7.2575, 112.7521
Bandung
West Java · highlands
-6.9175, 107.6191
Semarang
Central Java
-6.9667, 110.4167
Yogyakarta
Special Region · cultural heart · Borobudur
-7.7956, 110.3695
Malang
East Java · highland city
-7.9839, 112.6214
Solo (Surakarta)
Central Java · royal city
-7.5755, 110.8243
Bekasi
Jakarta metro suburb
-6.2349, 106.9896
Tangerang
Jakarta metro suburb
-6.1781, 106.6319
Kalimantan / Borneo
3 locationsPontianak
West Kalimantan · on the equator
-0.0263, 109.3425
Balikpapan
East Kalimantan · oil hub
-1.2379, 116.8529
Nusantara (new capital)
East Kalimantan · planned new capital
-0.9333, 116.7000
Papua
1 locationJayapura
Papua · easternmost
-2.5916, 140.6699
Sulawesi
2 locationsMakassar
Sulawesi · largest
-5.1477, 119.4327
Manado
North Sulawesi · diving capital
1.4748, 124.8421
Sumatra
4 locationsMedan
Sumatra · largest
3.5952, 98.6722
Palembang
South Sumatra
-2.9909, 104.7565
Padang
West Sumatra · spicy cuisine
-0.9492, 100.3543
Banda Aceh
Aceh capital · northernmost
5.5483, 95.3238
Indonesia's archipelago geography
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago — 17,508 islands.
- 6,000+ inhabited islands
- 5 main islands: Sumatra, Java, Borneo (Kalimantan), Sulawesi, Papua
- Java alone holds ~150 million people (60%+ of total)
- Capital relocating from Jakarta to Nusantara (East Kalimantan)
Tourism by region
Indonesia's tourism centers on Bali but rewards island-hopping.
- Bali: temples + beaches + rice terraces + nightlife
- Java: Yogyakarta (Borobudur, Prambanan) + Mt. Bromo
- Sumatra: orangutans + Lake Toba + Bukit Lawang
- Lombok + Gili islands: quieter alternatives to Bali
- Komodo Islands: dragons + diving
Practical tips
Indonesia is huge — pick a region, don't try to see it all.
- Dry season: April–October (best months)
- Major airport: Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) + Ngurah Rai (Bali)
- Visa-on-arrival for many nationalities
- Local SIM is cheap and recommended (e.g., Telkomsel)
Frequently asked questions
How many islands?
17,508 (according to official Indonesian survey), about 6,000 inhabited.
Largest Indonesian city?
Jakarta, ~10M city / 32M metro.
Capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta currently. Nusantara (East Kalimantan) is being built as the new capital.
Best time to visit Bali?
April–October (dry season). July-August is peak.
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