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Surakarta

Decide whether to visit or live in Surakarta, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Surakarta month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Surakarta are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 22°C), and February the wettest (about 352 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.523.03347.5
February29.523.03527.3
March30.123.13398.5
April30.623.32369.6
May31.523.315710.1
June31.922.88910.5
July32.522.13610.8
August33.422.23411.0
September33.922.89210.7
October33.423.415710.4
November31.423.43208.9
December30.323.32908.3

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People and places shaping Surakarta

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1358

    The Majapahit Empire renewed this ferry charter in 1358.

  2. Documented history · 1745

    In 1745, based on astrological calculations and Dutch commercial interest, Surakarta was chosen to be the new capital of the Mataram Sultanate which was on the verge of becoming a vassal state of the Dutch East India Company.

  3. Documented ferry charter issued by Balitung

    A ferry charter was issued by Balitung in A.D. 904 referencing a village called Wulayu in or around present-day Surakarta.

  4. Renewal of ferry charter by Majapahit

    The Majapahit Empire renewed the Surakarta region ferry charter in 1358.

  5. Selection of capital

    In 1745, Surakarta was chosen to be the new capital of the Mataram Sultanate.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Joko Widodo

    Former President of Indonesia and former Mayor of Surakarta (2005–2012), born in Surakarta.

  • Gibran Rakabuming Raka

    Current Vice President of Indonesia and former Mayor of Surakarta (2021–2024), born in Surakarta.

Historical figures

  • Pakubuwono X

    Significant 20th-century ruler of Surakarta who contributed to the royal graveyard at Imogiri.

  • Pakubuwono XII

    Declared Surakarta a part of the Republic of Indonesia and served as its governor in a special region.

  • Slamet Riyadi

    Indonesian troops leader who led forces to occupy Surakarta during clashes with Dutch troops; commemorated via a main street name.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Solopos

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Surakarta. Newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

  • UNS Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Surakarta. Museum in Central Java, Indonesia.

  • Puro Mangkunegaran Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Surakarta. Museum in Central Java, Indonesia.

  • Samanhoedi Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Surakarta. Museum in Central Java, Indonesia.

  • Dullah Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Surakarta. Museum in Central Java, Indonesia.

  • Kasih Ibu General Hospital

    Wikidata places this site in Surakarta. Hospital in Surakarta, Indonesia.

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    A grand mosque in Surakarta inaugurated in November 2022 as a replica of the grand mosque in Abu Dhabi.

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01 · Overview

Surakarta, in brief

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02 · History

How Surakarta took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Surakarta

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Surakarta

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Surakarta

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Surakarta

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Surakarta

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08 · Questions

Questions about Surakarta

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surakarta

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01 · Q&A

Where is Surakarta located and what are its coordinates?

Surakarta is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -7.5561, 110.8317, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Surakarta?

Surakarta has a recorded population of approximately 526,870 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Surakarta?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Surakarta include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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