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Pemalang, Indonesia

Central Java · Indonesia

Pemalang is a large city in Central Java, Indonesia with a population of 184,149. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

184,149 Population 303/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population184,149
Density303/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.9 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population184,149
Population Density303 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-6.8919°, 109.3826°
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 Pemalang

Pemalang is a large city in Indonesia (Central Java) with a population of 184,149. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Pemalang

Pemalang has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 335.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 325.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 267.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 255.6
Pemalang 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 39 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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area607.2 sq mi (1,572.6 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8919°N, 109.3826°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.9"
137% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.00"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 9, 2025.

May 25, 2001 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia M6.3 140 km
Jan 25, 2014 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M6.1 122 km
May 21, 1990 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.6 143 km
Jul 6, 1990 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.5 139 km
Jan 25, 2014 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.2 124 km
Feb 4, 1992 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia M5.1 44 km
Jul 1, 1994 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.1 122 km
Jun 28, 2001 17 km SSE of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.0 123 km
Aug 3, 2017 64 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.0 148 km
Jan 27, 2014 45 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.0 129 km
Mar 16, 1994 20 km SSE of Kuningan, Indonesia M5.0 97 km
Oct 4, 1994 79 km NW of Batang, Indonesia M5.0 139 km
Dec 7, 1990 16 km SW of Ketanggungan, Indonesia M4.9 69 km
Jul 13, 2012 41 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.9 125 km
Dec 24, 1990 48 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia M4.9 132 km
Apr 19, 2013 9 km NW of Wonosobo, Indonesia M4.8 68 km
Feb 13, 2017 22 km S of Ciamis, Indonesia M4.8 131 km
Jun 16, 1995 46 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.8 131 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km N of Ciamis, Indonesia M4.8 118 km
Aug 9, 2021 55 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 43 km
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 65 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 81 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 94 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 108 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 109 km
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 124 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 132 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 138 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 149 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 152 km
Muria Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) -160 168 km
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 173 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 189 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 20.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in

Pemalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.0") and September the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Pemalang

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SD N Kedungjati 02 (Impres)
SD N Kendayakan 02
MI Islamiyah Khoeriyah DK Bandung
TPQ MNU Al- Falah
SDN Kendayakan 03
SDN Kendayakan 03
MDA Al Huda
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Radio Stations near Pemalang

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sebayu FM Tegal pop MP3 96 kbps
Radar CBS Tegal AAC 48 kbps
Slawi FM Tegal MP3 128 kbps
Sananta FM Tegal MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pemalang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Bahari Pantai Alam Indah
Museum Sekolah Slawi
Museum Semedo

Farmers Markets in Pemalang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Balamoa
Pasar Kejambon
Pasar Kejambon
Pasar Pagi
Pasar Prapatan Dawuhan
Pasar Sukalila
Pasar Sukalila
Pasar Sukalila
Pasar Wiradesa
Pasar Wiradesa
Ps. Kemantran
Ps. Kemantran

Cafes in Pemalang

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sapa Coffee

Train Stations in Pemalang

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemalang
Surodadi

Stadiums & Teams in Pemalang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pemalang

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jenderal Besar Soedirman AirportPWLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pemalang

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Agung Baiturrahman
Masjid Agung Pemalang

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Pemalang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotels 1
Parks 5
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Pemalang

13 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Situs Cempluk Wuni
  • • Situs Julang
  • • Situs Jurugan
  • • Situs Kalen Kawi
  • • Situs Rengas
  • + 1 more
⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Gunung Gegerkepuh
  • • Gunung Gegertameng
  • • Gunung Semedo
  • • Gunung Tirem
  • • Igir Butak
  • + 2 more

🇮🇩 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 Pemalang

What is the population of Pemalang?

Pemalang has a population of 184,149 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 607.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pemalang?

Pemalang 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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