Semarang, Capital of Central Java in Indonesia
Semarang stretches across lowlands and hills, with industrial areas near the sea and residential neighborhoods on elevated terrain overlooking the Java Sea.
The administration of Semarang started in 1547 when Sultan Hadiwijaya appointed Pandan Arang as the first regional leader of this trading settlement.
The city contains numerous Dutch colonial structures, Chinese temples, and traditional Javanese buildings, reflecting the mixture of European, Chinese, and Indonesian influences.
Transportation within Semarang includes regular bus services, minibus taxis, and ride-sharing platforms connecting all sixteen administrative districts of the city.
The traditional Dugderan festival marks the start of Ramadan with a combination of Javanese and Islamic celebrations throughout the streets of Semarang.
Location: Central Java
Inception: May 2, 1547
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Shares border with: Demak, Semarang, Kendal
Website: http://semarang.go.id
GPS coordinates: -6.99000,110.42250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
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36.7 km
Gua Maria Kerep
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Taman Air
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