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Karawang, Administrative regency in West Java, Indonesia

The Karawang regency spans 1,911 square kilometers of coastal plains and southern hills, reaching elevations of 1,291 meters at Mount Sanggabuana point.

During the Indonesian independence period in 1947, Rawagede village in Karawang witnessed the deaths of 431 residents by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.

The population of over 2.5 million residents in Karawang maintains strong Sundanese traditions, with 98 percent practicing Islam and celebrating regional ceremonies.

Nine industrial zones, including Karawang New Industry City and Karawang International Industrial City, provide employment opportunities across manufacturing sectors.

The regency produces substantial rice quantities from its fertile agricultural lands while simultaneously operating modern automotive manufacturing facilities for Honda and Toyota.

Location: West Java

Capital city: Karawang

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Subang, Purwakarta, Bogor, Bekasi

Website: http://karawangkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -6.30509,107.30026

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56

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