Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
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Semarang is a major city located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 1,653,524, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Semarang 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 Semarang to your route.
Semarang (Javanese: ꦏꦸꦛꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ, Kutha Semarang) is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. The city has been named as the cleanest tourist destination in Southeast Asia by the ASEANRead more
Clean Tourist City Standard (ACTCS) for 2020–2022.
It has an area of 373.78 km2 (144.32 sq mi) and had a population of 1,555,984 at the 2010 census and 1,653,524 at the 2020 census, making it Indonesia's ninth most populous city after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Bandung, Medan, Depok, Tangerang and Palembang; the official population estimate as at mid-2023 was 1,694,740, comprising 838,440 males and 856,310 females. The built-up urban area had 3,183,516 inhabitants at the 2010 census spread over two cities and 26 districts. The Semarang metropolitan area (a.k.a. Kedungsepur) has a population of over 6 million in 2020 (see Greater Semarang section). The population of the city is predominantly Javanese with significant Chinese presence.
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Semarang is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -6.9931 latitude, 110.4208 longitude.
Semarang has a population of approximately 1,653,524 people, making it a major city in Indonesia.
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