Semarang Maps and Orientation

(Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia)



Located on the northern coastline of Central Java, the city of Semarang is known for its busy port and large population of Chinese residents. Some one and a half million residents currently call Semarang their home, and this figure is slowly increasing.

As the fifth biggest city in the whole of Indonesia, Semarang enjoys the status of being Central Java's capital, and is split into a series of 16 different districts (kecamatan), and just under 200 sub-districts (kelurahan). The city is further divided by two rivers, which meander across the eastern and western regions, meaning that Semarang is roughly separated into thirds.


Maps and Orientation of the City

The region known as Old Semarang lies on the northerly coastal plain, between the Banjir canals, while the new town area is based in the south. The southerly section is based on more elevated ground and is known as 'Candi Baru' and 'Candi Lama'.

The Pasar Johar, in Old Semarang, serves as a very important hub for the city and is located to one side of the Jalan Pemuda. During the historical Dutch period of the city, the Jalan Pemuda was the number one boulevard, and still remains a bustling thoroughfare, lined with shops. However, the plaza named Simpang Lima is now the commercial hub of the city, being a good place to find city maps.


Map of Indonesia


Indonesia map


Map of Java


Java map


Map of Semarang


Semarang map