Semarang Regency

Semarang Regency
Kabupaten Semarang
Regency
Other transcription(s)
 • Javaneseꦏꦨꦸꦥꦠꦺꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ
A view of Mount Ungaran, Lake Rawapening and the towns of Bandungan and Ambarawa
A view of Mount Ungaran, Lake Rawapening and the towns of Bandungan and Ambarawa
Coat of arms of Semarang Regency
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Dharmottama Satya Praja
(Doing the best effort for the people)
Semarang Regency within Central Java
Semarang Regency within Central Java
Semarang Regency is located in Indonesia
Semarang Regency
Semarang Regency
Location in Indonesia
Coordinates: 7°15′56″S 110°20′9″E / 7.26556°S 110.33583°E / -7.26556; 110.33583
Country Indonesia
ProvinceCentral Java
Founded2 May 1547
CapitalUngaran
Government
 • Mayordr. H. Mundjirin ES .SpOG
 • Vice-mayorIr. Warnadi MM
Area
 • Total
1,019.27 km2 (393.54 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)
 • Total
1,080,648
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time)
Area code(s)0274, 0298
Vehicle registrationH
Websitesemarangkab.go.id

Semarang is a landlocked regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in Central Java province in Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,019.27 km2 and had a population of 930,727 at the 2010 census[2] and 1,053,094 at the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate at mid 2023 was 1,080,648, comprising 538,117 males and 542,531 females.[1] These figures exclude the independent cities of Semarang and Salatiga, which are administratively separate from the regency. The regency's capital is Ungaran, which lies immediately to the south of Semarang City.

Geography

Administratively, Semarang Regency borders Kendal Regency and Temanggung Regency in the west, Boyolali Regency and Magelang Regency in the south, Grobogan Regency and Demak Regency in the east, and the city of Semarang in the north. Salatiga City, meanwhile, forms an enclave within the regency, from which it is administratively separate. Geographically, it is located between 110°14′54,74″–110°39'3"E and 7°3'57"–7°30'S.[4] Semarang Regency has an area of 101,927 ha (251,870 acres), with a productive land area of 24,417 ha (60,340 acres).

Air temperature in this regency is relatively cold because it is located between 318 and 1,450 m above sea level. Ungaran Barat District is the lowest area, while Getasan District is the highest. In 2005 there was 97 rainy days and in 2007 was 83 rainy days. Bawen District is an area with the most rainy days (144 days) and Suruh District the least (30 days).

Demographics

Semarang Regency had a population of 1,080,648 in mid 2023, an increase of 27,554 (or 2.6%) since the 2020 census.[1] The gender ratio in mid 2023 was 99.19 (males per 100 females).

Administrative divisions

Semarang Regency comprises nineteen districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totalling 208 rural villages or desa, and 27 urban villages or kelurahan),[5] and its post codes.

Kode
Wilayah 		Name of
District
(kecamatan) 		Area
(in km2)[6] 		Pop'n
2010
census 		Pop'n
2020
census 		Pop'n
mid 2023
estimate 		Admin
centre 		No.
of
villages 		Post
codes
33.22.01 Getasan 68.03 47,956 52,932 53,920 Getasan 13 50774
33.22.02 Tengaran 49.95 64,146 71,966 73,548 Tengaran 15 50225 - 50775
33.22.03 Susukan 50.31 43,124 49,545 51,061 Susukan 13 50777
33.22.17 Kaliwungu 31.08 26,310 30,311 31,263 Kaliwungu 11 50221 - 50229
33.22.04 Suruh 66.21 59,640 70,088 72,708 Suruh 17 50186 - 50776
33.22.05 Pabelan 51.86 37,256 44,457 46,324 Pabelan 17 50771
33.22.06 Tuntang 61.18 60,392 68,700 70,598 Tuntang 16 50131 - 50773
33.22.07 Banyubiru 51.85 40,219 44,294 45,092 Banyubiru 10 50664
33.22.08 Jambu 52.06 36,551 40,642 41,490 Jambu 10 (a) 50271 - 50663
33.22.09 Sumowono 58.86 29,681 33,967 34,966 Sumowono 16 50123 - 50662
33.22.10 Ambarawa 29.79 58,299 63,753 64,768 Kranggan 10 (b) 50611 - 50614
33.22.20 Bandungan 47.41 52,443 58,799 60,170 Bandungan 10 (c) 50614 - 50663
33.22.11 Bawen 46.99 53,725 59,675 60,901 Harjosari 9 (d) 50661
33.22.12 Bringin 68.19 40,976 46,441 47,673 Bringin 16 50218 - 50772
33.22.16 Bancak 45.51 19,837 23,888 24,957 Boto 9 50125 - 50182
33.22.15 Pringapus 84.27 49,948 56,885 58,477 Pringapus 9 (c) 50212 - 50552
33.22.13 Bergas 45.81 67,993 75,910 77,584 Bergas Lor 13 (e) 50187 - 50552
33.22.18 West Ungaran
(Ungaran Barat) 		48.79 74,063 81,074 82,390 Lerep 11 (f) 50511 - 50551
33.22.19 East Ungaran
(Ungaran Timur) 		61.12 68,168 79,767 82,648 Kalongan 10 (g) 50514 - 50519
Totals 1,019.27 930,727 1,053,094 1,080,648 Ungaran 235

Notes: (a) including one kelurahan (Gondoriyo). (b) comprising 8 kelurahan (Baran, Kranggan, Kupang, Lodoyong, Ngampin, Panjang, Pojoksari and Tambakboyo).
(c) including one kelurahan (the district administrative centre). (d) including 2 kelurahan (Bawen and Harjosari).
(e) comprising 4 kelurahan (Bergas Lor, Karangjati, Ngempon and Wujil) and 9 desa. (f) comprising 5 kelurahan (Bandarjo, Candirejo, Genuk, Langensari and Ungaran) and 6 desa.
(g) comprising 5 kelurahan (Beji, Gedanganak, Kalirejo, Sidomulyo and Susukan) and 5 desa.

Tourist attractions[7]

  1. Budha Gaya Watugong Shrine. Budha Gaya Watugong shrine complex has great artistic value. With the height of 39 metres, it represents the highest pagoda in Indonesia. It was built in 2005, and it is located in front of Makodam IV Diponegoro Semarang. In the seven-floor building, there are some Welas Asih Goddess statues lied on its second until sixth floor, and also has 20 Kwan Im statues.
  2. The Indonesian Railway Museum is located on the town of Ambarawa. The museum is located on a decommissioned railway station and houses several train locomotives, carriages, and railway paraphernalia from the colonial era.[citation needed]
  3. The Gedong Songo Temple Complex are a series of temples located some 5 kilometers from the town of Bandungan, on the slopes of Mount Ungaran built in the Hindu-Buddhist era.[citation needed]
  4. Penggaron Forest. It is about 350 m (1,150 ft) above sea level with a temperature of 20–26 °C with fresh and clean air. This forest recreation site lies within 17 km from Semarang and only 2 km from Ungaran, making the area very close to urban areas. It is dominated by pine trees, though other species can also be found.
  5. Lake Rawa Pening is a freshwater lake located in the districts of Ambarawa, Banyubiru, Bawen, and Tuntang. It is home to a unique ecosystem made out of floating water hyacinth islands and is an important center of fisheries and birdlife in the regency.[citation needed]
  6. Tlogo Coffee Plantation. Tlogo Coffee Plantation is located in Delik Village. It is an area with a width of 415 ha (1,030 acres) and is 400–675 m above sea level. Cold weather and clean air, free from pollution, will bring enjoyable moment and beautiful panorama.

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c d Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Semarang Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "Profile - SIPID - Regional Investment". Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  5. ^ "BAB II GAMBARAN UMUM KABUPATEN SEMARANG DAN DESKRIPSI WILAYAH PENELITIAN" (PDF). Universitas Diponegoro.
  6. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Semarang Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322)
  7. ^ "Mitra Praja Utama, Tourism & Culture | Central Java - Tourist Attractions (Semarang Regency)". www.tourism-mpu.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-15.