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Central Java

Province in Java, Indonesia

Capital
Semarang
Area
32,800 sq km
Best Time
May to September

About Central Java

Central Java is a province of Indonesia, located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang. It is bordered by West Java in the west, the Indian Ocean and the Special Region of Yogyakarta in the south, East Java in the east, and the Java Sea in the north. It has a total area of 34,347.43 km2, with a population of 36,516,035 at the 2020 Census making it the third-most populous province in both Java and Indonesia after West Java and East Java. The official population estimate in mid-2025 was 38,233,930, still increasing at the rate of 330,000 per year. The province also includes a number of offshore islands, including the island of Nusakambangan in the south, and the Karimun Jawa Islands in the Java Sea.
Known For: Borobudur Temple and Javanese culture
How to Reach

Ahmad Yani International Airport

Central Java

Major Cities

Semarang
Semarang

Places to Visit in Central Java

Lawang Sewu
Lawang Sewu

Welcome to Lawang Sewu, one of Indonesia's most captivating architectural landmarks located right in the heart of Semarang, Central Java. Translating locally to 'Thousand Doors', this grand colonial complex earned its nickname from its vast array of large doors, arched doorways, and tall windows designed to maximize airflow in Java's tropical climate.Constructed between 1904 and 1919 as the headquarters for the Dutch East Indies Railway Company (Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij), the site stands as a masterclass in Art Nouveau and Indies Style architecture. Beyond its architectural grandeur, visitors are treated to lush courtyard lawns, restored train carriages, informative railway heritage exhibitions, and breathtaking stained-glass art crafted by Dutch artisan Johannes Lourens Schouten.Today, Lawang Sewu is fully restored and managed by PT Kereta Api Indonesia as a cultural heritage destination, offering tourists a deep dive into Indonesia's railway history, colonial past, and local folklore.

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