List of the 10 Richest Cities in Indonesia according to BPS, Jakarta is Not the Champion, So Which City?

Dream - Until now, people have been busy speculating about the richest people in Indonesia. Understandably, as humans, we always want to know who among them is the richest.

However, very rarely do people want to know which cities in Indonesia are prosperous and deserve to be called the richest.

The problem is, there is an assumption that if a city is wealthy, the living standards of its residents must be better than other cities.

List of the 10 Richest Cities in Indonesia

Until now, many have considered Jakarta as the richest city. Understandably, besides being the capital city, Jakarta is also the economic center of Indonesia.

Some also champion Mimika in Papua. This city is considered the richest because it is the location of the largest gold mine in Indonesia.

Or maybe Bekasi or Cikarang, considering that the minimum wage in both cities is the highest in Indonesia.

1. Kediri

The determination of the richest cities in Indonesia is based on the calculation of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Districts and Cities in Indonesia by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

The calculation of the GRDP follows the standards of the 2008 National Balance System published by the United Nations.

The calculation of per capita GRDP is the sum of income divided by the total population of each region within one year.

As reported by IDXChannel, here is a list of the 10 richest cities in Indonesia based on the calculation of the GRDP of each region.

1. Kediri

Surprisingly, the champion as the richest city in Indonesia is a small city named Kediri located in East Java.

In this city stands the largest cigarette factory in Indonesia, PT Gudang Garam Tbk. This factory has been operating since 1958 in Kediri.

No wonder this city contributes the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Indonesia thanks to the tobacco industry.

2. Bontang

Bontang ranks second in the list of the richest cities in Indonesia. This city, located in East Kalimantan Province, is oriented towards trade, industry, and services.

The per capita GRDP of Bontang reaches Rp312.14 million, making it the second richest city after Kediri.

3. Jakarta

Being the center of government and economy in Indonesia does not make Jakarta the richest city.

Jakarta is even ranked third as the richest city in Indonesia. Based on the data from BPS, Jakarta's per capita GRDP (Gross Regional Domestic Product) is Rp260.44 million.

4. Cilegon

This city, located in the northwest of Banten Province, occupies the fourth position as the richest city in Indonesia. The per capita GRDP of this city, famous for its steel factory, reaches Rp233.02 million.

Its diverse industries contribute the most to this city, making it one of the richest cities in Indonesia.

In the city of Cilegon, there are various vital national objects, including Merak Port, Krakatau Steel, Suralaya Power Plant, Krakatau Daya Listrik Power Plant, Krakatau Tirta Industri Water, Sunda Strait Bridge, and Sunda Strait Bridge Bond.

5. Surabaya

The city of 'Bonek' occupies the next rank as the most prosperous city in Indonesia. BPS records a per capita GRDP of Rp190.89 million, placing it in the fifth position.

6. Balikpapan

Apparently, Kalimantan has another very prosperous city. Besides Bontang, Balikpapan is one of the wealthiest cities in Indonesia. According to data from BPS, Balikpapan's per capita GRDP reaches Rp155.97 million.

7. Tarakan

Kalimantan Island contributes another city as the richest in Indonesia. Based on data from BPS, Tarakan's per capita GRDP reaches Rp155.97 million.

8. Dumai

It's no wonder this city in Riau Province is included in the list of the richest cities in Indonesia. Why? This city is known for its large companies, such as Chevron, Asian Agri, Sinarmas Group, Wilmar Group, and Pertamina oil refinery.

The presence of these large multinational companies makes this city one of the richest in Indonesia with a per capita GRDP of Rp115.61 million.

9. Makassar

This city located in South Sulawesi Province represents eastern Indonesia as the richest city in Indonesia.

Makassar city records data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) with a per capita GRDP of Rp115.39 million.

10. Batam

The city that ranks last on the list of the richest cities in Indonesia is Batam. The largest city in the Riau Islands Province is included in the list because it has a per capita GRDP of Rp113.48 million.

The economy of Batam is supported by various industries, such as electronics, furniture, chemicals, leather, metals, and others.