Pemalang

Pemalang is an administrative region in Central Java that runs along the northern coastline of the island and reaches southward toward inland hills. The landscape shifts from flat coastal areas to gently rising ground further inland, covering fourteen distinct districts.

The area received its administrative status in 1622 when R. Mangoneng established his rule in the settlement of Oneng. He resisted Dutch colonial authority and shaped the early political structure of the region.

The population maintains traditional Javanese customs, speaking regional dialects and preparing local dishes such as Grombyang rice, Dekem rice cake, and Loso satay.

The region is easily accessible from other parts of Central Java and offers different elevations for varied experiences. Visitors can navigate both the lower coastal areas and the higher inland districts.

In the Moga district, archaeological findings have uncovered old terraced structures and baths. These discoveries point to human settlement in prehistoric times, long before written records began.

Location: Central Java

Capital city: Pemalang

Elevation above the sea: 105 m

Shares border with: Pekalongan, Purbalingga, Banyumas, Tegal

Website: https://pemalangkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.03333,109.40000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:57