Indonesia
Semarang is a city located in Indonesia, specifically in the province of Central Java. With a population of 1,653,524, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport
5.8 km away
Adisumarmo Airport
69 km away
Adisutjipto International Airport
88.4 km away
The city is situated at coordinates -6.99306° latitude and 110.42083° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Semarang has an elevation of 18 meters and operates within the Asia/Jakarta timezone. Nearby cities include Salatiga, Ungaran, Ambarawa, Pecangaan, and Weleri.
Semarang ranks #9 out of 520 cities in Indonesia based on population. The total urban population of the country is 82,775,740, highlighting the city's substantial size relative to others.
As the largest city in Central Java, Semarang ranks #1 among 85 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Central Java include Jepara, Surakarta, Pekalongan, Tegal, and Cilacap. The city features extensive infrastructure, including 41 hospitals, 750 schools, 41 universities, and numerous parks and banks.
Semarang is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Semarang is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Diponegoro University | — |
| Nuswantoro Dian University | — |
| Pandanaran University | — |
| Politeknik Negeri Semarang | — |
| Soegijapranata Catholic University | — |
| State University of Semarang | — |
| Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang | — |
| Universitas Aki | — |
| Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Center | — |
| Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo | — |
| Universitas Islam Sultan Agung | — |
| Universitas IVET | — |
| Universitas Maritim AMNI | — |
| Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang | — |
| Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang | — |
| Universitas PGRI Semarang | — |
| Universitas Semarang | — |
| Universitas Stikubank | — |
| Universitas Wahid Hasyim | — |
| Universitas Widya Husada Semarang | — |
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The population of Semarang is 1,653,524.
Semarang is located in Central Java.
The coordinates of Semarang are -6.99306° latitude and 110.42083° longitude.
The elevation of Semarang is 18 meters.
The nearest airport to Semarang is Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport, located 5.8 km away.
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