Surakarta, Central Java

Surakarta: This city, often called Solo, is a prominent urban center in Central Java, Indonesia, known for its rich Javanese culture and heritage.

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Quick Facts about Surakarta

Population 552,118
Country Indonesia
State Central Java (Indonesia)
Phone Area Codes 0271
Area 46.01 km2
Official name Surakarta
Latitude & Longitude -7.5561,110.8317
Altitude 328 feet / 100 meters
Time Zone UTC+07:00
Local time 16:42:27 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Surakarta is located at 7°33'22"S 110°49'54"E (-7.5561100, 110.8316700). It has 3 neighbors: Kabupaten Sukoharjo, Boyolali and Kabupaten Karanganyar.

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Official website of Surakarta

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2015 552,118 - census
2019 552,118 0% census
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