Cirebon
City in West Java, Indonesia
Cirebon is a port city on the northern coast of the Indonesian island of Java. It is the only coastal city of West Java, located about 40 km west of the provincial border with Central Java, approximately 297 km (185 mi) east of Jakarta, at 6°43′S 108°34′E. It had a population of 296,389 at the 2010 census and 333,303 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 344,851.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 341,235
- Coordinates
- -6.706, 108.557
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Cirebon
Located in Indonesia, Cirebon is best described as a sizeable city. Some 341,235 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Cirebon
Culture in Cirebon
(9)On the culture side, Cirebon offers Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cemeteries, Docks and Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Cirebon. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Best time to visit Cirebon
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Cirebon is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Cirebon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cirebon known for?
- Cirebon is mainly a destination for culture, set in Indonesia with around 341,235 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Cirebon?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cemeteries, Docks and Monuments in Cirebon. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Cirebon?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Cirebon located?
- Administratively, Cirebon sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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