Semarang Regency

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Semarang Regency
Kabupaten Semarang
Regency
Other transcription(s)
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; 110.33583Coordinates: 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
 • Total950.207 km2 (366.877 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)[1]
 • Total1,053,094
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
 [2]
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 950.207 km2 and had a population of 930,727 at the 2010 Census,[3] 999,817 at the 2015 Census and 1,053,094 at the 2020 Census.[2] 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 is bordered by 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, and 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 95,020 ha (234,800 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 318–1,450 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 1,053,094 in 2020,[1] an increase of 53,277 since the 2015 census.[5] The gender ratio in 2020 is 99.44 (males per 100 females).[1]

Administrative divisions[]

Semarang Regency comprises nineteen districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Cemsus[3] and the 2020 Census.[6] The districts are sub-divided into 208 rural villages or desa, and 27 urban villages or kelurahan.[7]

District Area
(in km2)[8] 		Population
2010 Census 		Population
2020 Census 		Population
density 2020
(per km2) 		Administrative
centre
65.796 47,956 52,932 804.5 Getasan
47.296 64,146 71,966 1,521.6 Tengaran
48.865 43,124 49,545 1,013.9 Susukan
29.950 26,310 30,311 1,012.1 Kaliwungu
64.015 59,640 70,088 1,094.9 Suruh
47.975 37,256 44,457 926.7 Pabelan
Tuntang 56.242 60,392 68,700 1,221.5 Tuntang
54.415 40,219 44,294 814.0 Banyubiru
51.627 36,551 40,642 787.2 Jambu
55.630 29,681 33,967 610.6 Sumowono
Ambarawa 28.221 58,299 63,753 2,259.1 Kranggan
48.233 52,443 58,799 1,219.1 Bandungan
46.570 53,725 59,675 1,281.4 Harjosari
61.891 40,976 46,441 750.4 Bringin
43.846 19,837 23,888 544.8 Boto
78.352 49,948 56,885 726.0 Pringapus
47.332 67,993 75,910 1,603.8 Bergas Lor

(Ungaran Barat) 		35.960 74,063 81,074 2,254.6 Lerep

(Ungaran Timur) 		37.992 68,168 79,767 2,099.6 Kalongan
Totals 950.207 930,727 1,053,094 1,108.3 Ungaran

Tourist attractions[9][]

  1. Budha 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. 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 is located in . 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. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Semarang". semarangkab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. ^ "Profile - SIPID - Regional Investment". Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  5. ^ "Indonesia: Central Java Province (Regencies and Cities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  6. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  7. ^ "BAB II GAMBARAN UMUM KABUPATEN SEMARANG DAN DESKRIPSI WILAYAH PENELITIAN" (PDF). Universitas Diponegoro.
  8. ^ "Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Semarang". semarangkab.bps.go.id. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  9. ^ http://www.tourism-mpu.com/central-java/en/attractionlist/8_semarang_regency

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