Kendal

Kendal is an administrative region in Central Java, Indonesia, that stretches across twenty districts. The landscape ranges from flat coastal strips along the Java Sea to hilly areas in the southern part.

This region was founded on July 28, 1605, and grew from a settlement around the native Kendal tree. Over the centuries, the area developed into an important administrative unit in Central Java.

The many Islamic boarding schools, especially in Kaliwungu, shape daily life in this area. This tradition has earned the region the nickname City of Santri, as hundreds of students come here for religious education.

The area lies along major roads leading to Semarang and is easy to reach by car. Temperatures stay between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius (79 and 91 degrees Fahrenheit) all year round.

Local dishes such as Mangut Lele and Soto come from this region and use freshwater fish with local spices. These meals reflect the proximity to rivers and the culinary tradition of the area.

Location: Central Java

Capital city: Kendal

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Shares border with: Semarang, Temanggung, Wonosobo, Batang

Website: http://kendal.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.02560,110.16850

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:09