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The population of Surakarta's metropolitan area is 3,649,254. This makes it the fourth most populous metropolitan area in Central Java. The area is made up of the city of Surakarta and the surrounding regencies of Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, and Sragen. The metropolitan area is home to a diverse population of people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. It is a major economic and cultural center in Central Java.