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Lawang

East Java, Indonesia · Asia

About Lawang

Lawang sits on the route: 15 minutes from Singosari, 31km from Mount Bromo.

Lawang is a city located in East Java, Indonesia. With a population of 112,540, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Lawang sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lawang to your route.

About Lawang

Lawang is a district and town in Malang Regency, East Java and is geographically located in the mountains and surrounded by Mount Arjuno and Mount Semeru. It covers an area of 68.23 km2 and had a population of 103,402 at the 2010 Census and 110,981 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 113,187.

Read more It borders with Singosari District to the south (in Malang Regency) and Purwodadi district of Pasuruan Regency to the north. Lawang is known as a resort town since the Dutch colonial era. Tourist attractions in Lawang include Wonosari Tea Garden PTP XXIII, Polaman Baths, Swimming Pools, Krabayakan Tourism Village, and Mount Wedon. In addition, many historical buildings in Lawang are of Dutch origin.

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Lawang offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lawang located?

Lawang is located in East Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.8353 latitude, 112.6947 longitude.

What is the population of Lawang?

Lawang has a population of approximately 112,540 people, making it a city in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
112,540
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
East Java
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.8353, 112.6947

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Lawang

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Mount Bromo

An ethereal active volcano rising from a vast sea of sand caldera, offering one of Indonesia's most iconic sunrise experiences.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Bromo Sea of Sand

A tarmac road descends into the Tengger caldera and gives way to a track across a grey volcanic sand sea to the steaming cone of Bromo. The Penanjakan viewpoint road above delivers Java's most photographed sunrise.

31 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

East Java national park covering the Tengger sand sea and Semeru, Java's highest volcano at 3,676 metres.

35 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

A 120-metre amphitheatre of water falling in a near-complete semicircle from a cliff rim in East Java, with a viewpoint at the top and a steep bamboo-ladder descent to the base. Mount Semeru rises behind.

50 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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