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Semarang Regency

Regency in Central Java, Indonesia

Summary

Regency in Central Java, Indonesia

FieldValue
official_nameSemarang Regency
native_nameKabupaten Semarang
native_name_langid
translit_lang1Other
translit_lang1_type1Javanese
translit_lang1_info1ꦏꦨꦸꦥꦠꦺꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ
mottoDharmottama Satya Praja
(Doing the best effort for the people)
image_skylineMtUngaran Ambarawa RawaPening1 Pj DSC 1383s.JPG
imagesize300px
image_captionA view of Mount Ungaran, Lake Rawapening and the towns of Bandungan and Ambarawa
image_shieldSeal of Semarang Regency.svg
image_mapLocator_kabupaten_semarang.png
map_captionSemarang Regency within Central Java
pushpin_mapIndonesia
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1Central Java
seat_typeCapital
seatUngaran
leader_titleMayor
leader_name
leader_title1Vice-mayor
leader_name1
established_titleFounded
established_date2 May 1547
established_title2
established_title3
area_total_km21019.27
population_as_ofmid 2024 estimate
population_note
population_total1089767
population_density_km2auto
timezoneIndonesia Western Standard Time
utc_offset+7
coordinates
registration_plateH
postal_code_type
area_codes0274, 0298
website
settlement_typeRegency
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Indonesia

(Doing the best effort for the people)

Semarang is a landlocked regency () 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 and 1,053,094 at the 2020 census; the official estimate at mid 2023 was 1,089,767, comprising 542,392 males and 547,375 females. 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. Semarang Regency covers an area of 101927 ha, with a productive land area of 24417 ha.

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 1,089,767 in mid 2024, an increase of 36,673 (or 3.5%) since the 2020 census. The gender ratio in mid 2024 was 99.09 (males per 100 females).

Government and administrative division

The regency is governed by an elected regent and a municipal legislature (DPRD), both serving five-year terms. As of 2025, the regent is Ngesti Nugraha from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), who had served since February 2021. PDI-P is also the largest party in the municipal DPRD, with 18 out of 50 members in the 2024–2029 term.

Semarang Regency comprises nineteen districts (kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as at mid 2024. 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), and its post codes.

Kode
WilayahName of
District
(kecamatan)Area
(km2)Pop'n
2010
censusPop'n
2020
censusPop'n
mid 2024
estimateAdmin
centreNo.
of
villagesPost
codes
33.22.01Getasan65.8047,95652,93254,242Getasan1350774
33.22.02Tengaran47.3064,14671,96674,214Tengaran1550225 - 50775
33.22.03Susukan48.8743,12449,54551,565Susukan1350777
33.22.17Kaliwungu (a)29.9526,31030,31131,581Kaliwungu1150221 - 50229
33.22.04Suruh64.0259,64070,08873,587Suruh1750186 - 50776
33.22.05Pabelan47.9837,25644,45746,954Pabelan1750771
33.22.06Tuntang56.2460,39268,70071,227Tuntang1650131 - 50773
33.22.07Banyubiru54.4140,21944,29445,351Banyubiru1050664
33.22.08Jambu51.6336,55140,64241,767Jambu10 (b)50271 - 50663
33.22.09Sumowono55.6329,68133,96735,298Sumowono1650123 - 50662
33.22.10Ambarawa28.2258,29963,75365,096Kranggan10 (c)50611 - 50614
33.22.20Bandungan48.2352,44358,79960,621Bandungan10 (d)50614 - 50663
33.22.11Bawen46.5753,72559,67561,302Harjosari9 (e)50661
33.22.12Bringin61.8940,97646,44148,081Bringin1650218 - 50772
33.22.16Bancak43.8519,83723,88825,319Boto950125 - 50182
33.22.15Pringapus78.3549,94856,88559,004Pringapus9 (d)50212 - 50552
33.22.13Bergas47.3367,99375,91078,133Bergas Lor13 (f)50187 - 50552
33.22.18West Ungaran
(Ungaran Barat)35.9674,06381,07482,815Lerep11 (g)50511 - 50513,
50517 - 50519,
50551(h)
33.22.19East Ungaran
(Ungaran Timur)37.9968,16879,76783,610Kalongan10 (i)50514 - 50516,
50519
*Totals*1,019.27930,7271,053,0941,089,767Ungaran235

Notes: (a) Kaliwungu is the most southerly district in this regency, and is surrounded to the west, south and east by Boyolali Regency. (b) including one kelurahan (Gondoriyo). (c) comprising eight kelurahan (Baran, Kranggan, Kupang, Lodoyong, Ngampin, Panjang, Pojoksari and Tambakboyo) and two desa. (d) including one kelurahan (the district administrative centre). (e) including two kelurahan (Bawen and Harjosari). (f) comprising four kelurahan (Bergas Lor, Karangjati, Ngempon and Wujil) and nine desa. (g) comprising five kelurahan (Bandarjo, Candirejo, Genuk, Langensari and Ungaran) and six desa. (h) the desa of Nyatnyono and Gogik share the postcode of 50552. (i) comprising five kelurahan (Beji, Gedanganak, Kalirejo, Sidomulyo and Susukan) and five desa.

Tourist attractions

Source:

  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.
  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.
  4. Penggaron Forest. It is about 350 m 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.
  6. Tlogo Coffee Plantation. Tlogo Coffee Plantation is located in Delik Village. It is an area with a width of 415 ha and is 400–675 m above sea level. Cold weather and clean air, free from pollution, will bring enjoyable moment and beautiful panorama.

Footnotes

References

  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Semarang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322)
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. "Profile - SIPID - Regional Investment".
  5. (17 February 2025). "Profil Bupati Semarang Ngesti Nugraha, Mantan Kondektur yang Pimpin Kabupaten Semarang Dua Periode". KOMPAS.com.
  6. (14 August 2024). "50 Anggota DPRD Kabupaten Semarang Resmi Dilantik". derapjuang.id.
  7. "BAB II GAMBARAN UMUM KABUPATEN SEMARANG DAN DESKRIPSI WILAYAH PENELITIAN". [[Universitas Diponegoro]].
  8. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, ''Kabupaten Semarang Dalam Angka 2023'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322)
  9. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Getasan Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322010)
  10. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Tengaran Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322020)
  11. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Susukan Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322030)
  12. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Kaliwungu Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322031)
  13. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Suruh Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322040)
  14. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Pabelan Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322050)
  15. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Tuntang Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322060)
  16. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Banyubiru Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322070)
  17. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Jambu Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322080)
  18. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Sumowono Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322090)
  19. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Ambarawa Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322100)
  20. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Bandungan Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322101)
  21. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Bawen Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322110)
  22. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Bringin Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322120)
  23. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Bancak Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322121)
  24. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Pringapus Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322130)
  25. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Bergas Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322140)
  26. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Ungaran Barat Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322151)
  27. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2024, ''Kecamatan Ungaran Timur Dalam Angka 26 September 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3322152)
  28. "Mitra Praja Utama, Tourism & Culture {{!}} Central Java - Tourist Attractions (Semarang Regency)".
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