10 Provinces with the Most Villages in Indonesia

Indonesia, with its vast geographical and cultural wealth, has thousands of villages scattered across various provinces. According to the latest 2025 data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of villages in each province varies significantly, depending on the area, topography, and socio-economic conditions.

Provinces on the island of Java still dominate the list with the highest number of villages, reflecting the high concentration of population and economic activity on this island.

From the table, it can be seen that Central Java and East Java occupy the top positions with more than 8,000 villages each. This aligns with the characteristics of Java, which is densely populated and has many districts. Provinces with a relatively small number of villages are usually located in areas bordering the sea or mountains, such as Papua Pegunungan and Nusa Tenggara Timur, where challenging geographical conditions limit the formation of new villages.

In addition, provinces on the coast, such as Nusa Tenggara Timur and Central Sulawesi, have a significant number of coastal villages, which play an important role in the fisheries sector and local trade. Meanwhile, provinces in the mainland have more non-coastal villages, supporting agricultural and local industrial activities.

Overall, the distribution of villages in Indonesia shows the interconnection between geographical conditions, population density, and regional economic potential. This data is important for development planning, village budget distribution, and infrastructure development in each province.