Semarang is the capital of Central Java province, Indonesia. It is located approximately 466 km east of Jakarta, or 312 km west of Surabaya. Semarang is bordered by Java Sea in the north, on the east Demak, Semarang District in the south, and Kendal in the west.
Low-lying areas in the city of Semarang is very narrow, which is about 4 kilometers from the coastline. Lowland is known as the CITY BELOW. Down town area is often flooded, and in some areas, is due to tidal flooding. To the south is a plateau, which is known as THE CITY, which include the Temple District, Mijen, Gunungpati, and Banyumanik.
Semarang general population are Javanese and use the Java language as an everyday language. Adopted the majority religion is Islam. Semarang has a large Chinese community. As in other regions in Java, especially in Central Java, they are mingling with the locals and use the Java language to communicate.
Semarang city can be reached by land, sea, and air. Semarang coast line that connects through Jakarta to cities in northern coast of Java Island. Intercity bus transportation centered in Terminal Terboyo. Transport in the city is served by city bus, public transportation, and tricycles. In 2009 began operating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a mode of mass transit while not using dedicated lines such as busway in Jakarta.
Semarang has an important role in railway history of Indonesia. In this city for the first time the Dutch East Indies and build the railway station. Railroad construction starts from the village to the village Responsibility Kemijen along 26 km with a width of 1 435 mm gauge. The first hoeing is done by the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Mr. Baron Sloet LAJ van den Beele, Friday, June 17, 1864. The railroad began operating for the public Saturday, August 10, 1867.
Railway construction was initiated by a private company Naamlooze Venootschap Spoorweg Nederlandsch Indische Maatschappij (NV NISM), led by Ir JP de Bordes. Then, after Kemijen rail segments - Corporate, continued construction of the railway that connects the city of Semarang - Surakarta (110 Km), on February 10, 1870.
Semarang has two railway stations: Semarang Tawang Station to train business and executive class, as well station Poncol Semarang for economy class trains and transport goods. Train majors including Semarang-Jakarta, Bandung-Semarang, Semarang-Surabaya, Jakarta-Semarang-Jombang, Semarang-Jakarta-Malang.
Air transport is served at Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang connect with a number of Indonesian big cities every day. Tanjung Mas Semarang port connects with a number of port cities in Indonesia. The port also is also used for loading and unloading of containers
Low-lying areas in the city of Semarang is very narrow, which is about 4 kilometers from the coastline. Lowland is known as the CITY BELOW. Down town area is often flooded, and in some areas, is due to tidal flooding. To the south is a plateau, which is known as THE CITY, which include the Temple District, Mijen, Gunungpati, and Banyumanik.
Semarang general population are Javanese and use the Java language as an everyday language. Adopted the majority religion is Islam. Semarang has a large Chinese community. As in other regions in Java, especially in Central Java, they are mingling with the locals and use the Java language to communicate.
Semarang city can be reached by land, sea, and air. Semarang coast line that connects through Jakarta to cities in northern coast of Java Island. Intercity bus transportation centered in Terminal Terboyo. Transport in the city is served by city bus, public transportation, and tricycles. In 2009 began operating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a mode of mass transit while not using dedicated lines such as busway in Jakarta.
Semarang has an important role in railway history of Indonesia. In this city for the first time the Dutch East Indies and build the railway station. Railroad construction starts from the village to the village Responsibility Kemijen along 26 km with a width of 1 435 mm gauge. The first hoeing is done by the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Mr. Baron Sloet LAJ van den Beele, Friday, June 17, 1864. The railroad began operating for the public Saturday, August 10, 1867.
Railway construction was initiated by a private company Naamlooze Venootschap Spoorweg Nederlandsch Indische Maatschappij (NV NISM), led by Ir JP de Bordes. Then, after Kemijen rail segments - Corporate, continued construction of the railway that connects the city of Semarang - Surakarta (110 Km), on February 10, 1870.
Semarang has two railway stations: Semarang Tawang Station to train business and executive class, as well station Poncol Semarang for economy class trains and transport goods. Train majors including Semarang-Jakarta, Bandung-Semarang, Semarang-Surabaya, Jakarta-Semarang-Jombang, Semarang-Jakarta-Malang.
Air transport is served at Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang connect with a number of Indonesian big cities every day. Tanjung Mas Semarang port connects with a number of port cities in Indonesia. The port also is also used for loading and unloading of containers