Pekalongan
City in Central Java, Indonesia
Pekalongan is a city of Central Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the seat of Pekalongan Regency on the northern coast of the province, but is now an independent municipality within the province. It covers a land area of 45.25 km2 and had a population of 281,434 at the 2010 Census and 307,150 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 324,564. The city is Central Java's most important port, and is known for its batik. Since December 2014, Pekalongan has been a member of UNESCO's World's Creative Cities Network, the first Southeast Asian city to be added to the list.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 298,386
- Coordinates
- -6.889, 109.675
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Pekalongan
In Indonesia, Pekalongan stands out as a large city. With 298,386 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Pekalongan
Culture in Pekalongan
(1)Culture lovers get Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pekalongan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Pekalongan
(1)Looking for sports? Pekalongan has Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Pekalongan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Pekalongan
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Pekalongan 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 Pekalongan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pekalongan known for?
- Pekalongan is mainly a destination for culture and sports, set in Indonesia with around 298,386 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pekalongan?
- You can plan around Museums and Hunting in Pekalongan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pekalongan?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Pekalongan located?
- Administratively, Pekalongan sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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