Karimunjawa

The Karimunjawa archipelago consists of 27 islands spanning 45.62 square kilometers in the Java Sea, with Karimun as the main island covering 2,700 hectares.

Archaeological discoveries of Chinese ceramics from the 13th century indicate that Karimunjawa served as a significant point along ancient maritime trade routes to Java.

The population of 9,789 residents maintains Javanese as the primary language, making these islands the only offshore territory where Javanese dominates communication.

Visitors can access the islands through Dewadaru Airport with scheduled flights from Semarang and Surabaya, or by taking ferry services from Jepara port.

Twenty-two islands form the Karimunjawa National Park, established in 2001 to protect the marine ecosystem containing diverse coral reefs and aquatic species.

Location: Jepara

GPS coordinates: -5.87972,110.43312

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:23