Semarang
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Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Semarang?
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High caution — reconsider plans
The UK FCDO provides general travel advice for Indonesia, noting updated guidelines regarding local authorities enforcing exclusion zones around volcanically active sites, but issues no specific travel bans for Semarang city.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Local authorities enforce exclusion zones on select volcanically active sites across Indonesia.
- Semarang experiences seasonal lowland and tidal flooding during peak rainy periods.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Semarang month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Semarang are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and February the wettest (about 287 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 | 24.3 | 270 | 8.3 |
| February | 28.5 | 24.2 | 287 | 8.3 |
| March | 29.2 | 24.4 | 210 | 9.2 |
| April | 30.4 | 24.6 | 151 | 10.0 |
| May | 31.6 | 24.8 | 111 | 10.3 |
| June | 31.9 | 24.2 | 73 | 10.4 |
| July | 32.8 | 23.8 | 35 | 10.9 |
| August | 33.5 | 24.0 | 36 | 11.1 |
| September | 33.5 | 24.4 | 68 | 10.7 |
| October | 32.8 | 24.7 | 130 | 10.4 |
| November | 30.9 | 24.7 | 207 | 9.3 |
| December | 29.5 | 24.4 | 236 | 8.5 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1547
On 2 May 1547, Sultan Hadiwijaya of Pajang declared Pandan Arang as the first bupati (mayor) of Semarang, thus creating Semarang administratively and politically.
- Documented history · 1678
In 1678, Sunan Amangkurat II promised to give control of Semarang to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a part of a debt payment.
- Documented history · 1682
In 1682, the Semarang state was founded by the Dutch colonial power.
- Documented history · 1705
On 5 October 1705 after years of occupations, Semarang officially became a VOC city when Susuhunan Pakubuwono I made a deal to give extensive trade rights to the VOC in exchange of wiping out Mataram's debt.
- Establishment of Semarang as a Political Entity
On 2 May 1547, Sultan Hadiwijaya of Pajang declared Ki Ageng Pandan Arang as the first bupati of Semarang, establishing the city administratively and politically.
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01 · OverviewSemarang, in brief
Semarang is the capital and largest city of the Central Java province in Indonesia. Positioned at latitude -6.99306 and longitude 110.42083 in the timezone Asia/Jakarta, the municipality functions as an important regional center and port within Indonesia.
Tracing its origins back to the 9th century when it was known as Bergota, the settlement underwent a critical transformation at the end of the 15th century. At that time, the Demak Sultanate appointed an Islamic scholar named Ki Ageng Pandan Arang to establish an Islamic school in the fishing village. On 2 May 1547, Sultan Hadiwijaya of Pajang officially created Semarang administratively and politically by declaring Pandan Arang as its first bupati, or mayor.
The city experienced another profound historical turning point starting in 1678, when Sunan Amangkurat II promised control of Semarang to the Dutch East India Company as part of a debt payment. This arrangement culminated on 5 October 1705, after Susuhunan Pakubuwono I forged a deal to grant extensive trade rights to the VOC in exchange for clearing Mataram's debt, officially turning Semarang into a VOC city and cementing its status as a major colonial trading hub.
Administered within the Central Java region using the IDR currency, the city has recorded steady population growth over the decades. The 2010 census recorded 1,555,984 inhabitants, which increased to 1,653,524 residents at the 2020 census, and reached an official population estimate of 1,722,421 by mid 2025. Across its 16 districts, the local population is predominantly Javanese alongside a significant Chinese presence, with inhabitants communicating in languages including Indonesian, English, Dutch, and Javanese.
Frequently Asked Questions about Semarang
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01 · Q&AWhere is Semarang located and what are its coordinates?
Semarang is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -6.9931, 110.4208, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Semarang?
Semarang has a recorded population of approximately 1,694,740 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Semarang?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Semarang include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Semarang?
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