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Pekalongan, Indonesia

Central Java · Indonesia

Pekalongan is a large city in Central Java, Indonesia with a population of 317,524. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

317,524 Population 18,175/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population317,524
Density18,175/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.9 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population317,524
Population Density18,175 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-6.8886°, 109.6753°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceCentral Java
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation89.9 inches (2,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pekalongan

Pekalongan is a large city in Indonesia (Central Java) with a population of 317,524. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Pekalongan

Pekalongan has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.9° 321.0
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.3° 366.2
Mar 25.8°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.6° 308.3
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.1° / 31° 215.7
May 26.5°C / 80°F 22° / 30.9° 139.1
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.8° / 30.5° 112.5
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 18.6° / 30.4° 67.8
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31.3° 35.8
Sep 26°C / 79°F 19.6° / 32.8° 96.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21.2° / 33.9° 124.7
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.1° / 32.8° 245.4
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 22.1° / 31.9° 305.1
Pekalongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²)
Population Density18,175/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8886°N, 109.6753°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.9"
137% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 22.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 9, 2025.

Sep 28, 1994 86 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia M6.6 144 km
May 26, 2006 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia M6.3 146 km
May 25, 2001 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia M6.3 122 km
Jan 25, 2014 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M6.1 130 km
Sep 28, 1994 91 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia M6.0 150 km
Dec 24, 1991 102 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia M5.5 145 km
Jan 25, 2014 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.2 130 km
Jul 1, 1994 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.1 133 km
Feb 4, 1992 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia M5.1 73 km
Jan 27, 2014 45 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.0 135 km
Sep 13, 2023 100 km NW of Batang, Indonesia M5.0 138 km
Mar 16, 1994 20 km SSE of Kuningan, Indonesia M5.0 128 km
Oct 4, 1994 79 km NW of Batang, Indonesia M5.0 120 km
Dec 7, 1990 16 km SW of Ketanggungan, Indonesia M4.9 101 km
Jul 13, 2012 41 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.9 137 km
Apr 19, 2013 9 km NW of Wonosobo, Indonesia M4.8 49 km
Jun 16, 1995 46 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.8 142 km
Jun 24, 2006 38 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia M4.8 149 km
Jun 9, 2025 32 km WSW of Cilacap, Indonesia M4.8 146 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km N of Ciamis, Indonesia M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dieng Volcanic Complex (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 41 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 58 km
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 65 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 70 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 79 km
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 96 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 105 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 112 km
Muria Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) -160 136 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 140 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 181 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 183 km
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 22.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in

Pekalongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (22.9") and August the driest (2.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Pekalongan

Institution Type Founded Website
Universitas Pekalongan University

Schools in Pekalongan

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMP Negeri 3 Batang ꦱꦩꦥꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧓꧇ꦧꦠꦁ
MI Darul Ulum Batang
SMA Negeri 1 Pekalongan
Thibbil Qulub Assimbani
SMA Negeri 2 Pekalongan
MAN 1 Pekalongan
Sd negeri 01 menguneng
SD Islam Nusantara Pekalongan
SMK Negeri 1 Warungasem ꦱꦩꦏꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧑꧇ꦮꦫꦸꦁꦄꦱꦼꦩ꧀
SMK Negeri 1 Batang ꦱꦩꦏꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧑꧇ꦧꦠꦁ
SMPN 1 Batang
SD Negeri Proyonanggan 09 ꦱꦢꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶꦥꦿꦺꦴꦪꦺꦴꦤꦁꦒꦤ꧀꧇꧐꧙꧇
SMK Muhammadiyah Pekalongan
SD Masehi
SMP N 1 Wiradesa
SMA Negeri 1 Wiradesa
SMA 2 Pekalongan
MAN 1 Pekalongan
MAN Insan Cendekia Pekalongan
SMP Negeri 13 Pekalongan
SMK Negeri 1 Batang ꦱꦩꦏꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧑꧇ꦧꦠꦁ
SMPN 1 Batang
MI Darul Ulum Batang
SMA Negeri 1 Pekalongan
Thibbil Qulub Assimbani
SMA Negeri 2 Pekalongan
MAN 1 Pekalongan
Sd negeri 01 menguneng
SD Islam Nusantara Pekalongan
SMK Negeri 1 Kandeman ꦱꦩꦏꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧑꧇ꦏꦤ꧀ꦢꦼꦩꦤ꧀
SDN Kauman 07 Batang
SMP Negeri 3 Batang ꦱꦩꦥꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶ꧇꧓꧇ꦧꦠꦁ
SD Negeri Proyonanggan 09 ꦱꦢꦤꦼꦒꦼꦫꦶꦥꦿꦺꦴꦪꦺꦴꦤꦁꦒꦤ꧀꧇꧐꧙꧇
SMK Muhammadiyah Pekalongan
SD Masehi
SMA 2 Pekalongan
MAN 1 Pekalongan
SMP Negeri 13 Pekalongan
SDN Kauman 07 Batang
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Radio Stations near Pekalongan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pekalongan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Batik Pekalongan
Museum Batik Pekalongan

Libraries in Pekalongan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Umum Kab. Batang0.0
Perpustakaan Umum Kab. Batang0.0

Farmers Markets in Pekalongan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Batang
Pasar Grosir Setono Pekalongan
Pasar Grosir Setono Pekalongan
Pasar Grosir Setono Pekalongan
Pasar Podosugih
Pasar Wiradesa
Pasar Wiradesa

Hotels in Pekalongan

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASTON Pekalongan Syariah Hotel & Conference Center
ASTON Pekalongan Syariah Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Dafam Pekalongan
Hotel Damai
Hotel Horison Pekalongan
Hotel Nirwana Pekalongan
Hotel Santika Pekalongan
Hotel Sendang Sari

Restaurants in Pekalongan

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakso dan Soto Sampurna "Pak Rohani"
Garang Asem H. Masduki
Nasi Kuning Bang Ali
Nasi Kuning Bang Ali
RM Selaras
Sambal Layah Pekalongan
Sangria Resto
Sop Buntut - Bu Leman
The Fresh Raja Ampat Restaurant

Cafes in Pekalongan

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe & Beyond
Kiyo Gelato & Coffee
Kiyo Gelato & Coffee
Warmindo 86

Clinics in Pekalongan

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Kecantikan Naavagreen Pekalongan
Klinik Kecantikan Naavagreen Pekalongan

Train Stations in Pekalongan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batang
Pekalongan
Ujungnegoro

Bus Stations in Pekalongan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Kota Pekalongan

Gas Stations in Pekalongan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pom Bensin
SPBU
SPBU 44.511.04

Banks in Pekalongan

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Jateng
BNI
KSPPS SM NU Pekalongan
PermataBank
PT. Taspen (Persero) Pekalongan

Shopping Malls in Pekalongan

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mal Banjarsari
Plaza Pekalongan

Stadiums & Teams in Pekalongan

TeamLeagueDivision
Stadion Kota Batik
Stadion Mandala Krida

Airports Near Pekalongan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSRGLarge Airport
Jenderal Besar Soedirman AirportPWLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pekalongan

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos Batang
Kantor Pos Batang
Kantor Pos Kedungwuni

Treatment Centers in Pekalongan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Kecantikan Naavagreen Pekalongan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pekalongan

28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ARH Putra Printing
Gereja
Gereja
Gereja Katholik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan
Gereja Katholik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan
Gereja Pantekosta di Indonesia Rajawali
Gereja Pantekosta di Indonesia Rajawali
GKI Pekalongan
GKI Pekalongan
GKJ Pekalongan
GKJ Pekalongan
KETITAN Gate
Masjid Agung Darul Muttaqin Batang
Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan
Masjid Al Fairus
Masjid Al Falah
Masjid Al-Ihsan
Masjid Al-Ikhlas
Masjid Baitul Muttaqin
Masjid Jami' Simbang Wetan
Masjid SD Islam
MASJID SHOLLU
Mushola Al-Hikmah
Musholla Berlian Lebo
Musholla Mangga
Musholla Segodalem
PT. Ahsan Herbal Chicken
Wihara Bodhi Dharma

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Pekalongan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 7
Cafes 3
Banks 1
Hotels 3
Parks 32
Places of Worship 9

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pekalongan

What is the population of Pekalongan?

Pekalongan has a population of 317,524 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 18,175 people per square mile, spread across 17.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pekalongan?

Pekalongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.9 inches.

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