What are some ethnic groups in Java, Indonesia?

The Javanese constitute Indonesia's largest ethnic group, accounting for roughly one-third of the total population. Most Javanese live in the densely settled, irrigated agricultural regions of central and eastern Java—the most populous parts of the country. read more

Based on ethnic group, the largest ethnic group in Indonesia is the Javanese who make up about 40% of the total population. The Javanese are concentrated on the island of Java but millions have migrated to other islands throughout the archipelago because of the transmigration program. read more

Java’s western region, including the city of Bandung, is the homeland of the Sundanese, who are related to but quite distinct from the Javanese in language and tradition. The Sundanese are the second largest ethnic group in Indonesia. The island of Madura, northeast of Java, is the homeland of the Madurese, Indonesia’s third largest ethnic group. read more

Batak is a collective name for ethnic groups including Alas, Kluet, Toba, Mandailing, Pakpak, and Karo. These ethnic groups are found mainly in the North Sumatra in Indonesia. Though these sub-groups are distinct, their languages and customs are related. These ethnic groups collectively account for 3.65% of the total population in Indonesia. read more