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Tegal, Indonesia

Central Java · Indonesia

Tegal is a large city in Central Java, Indonesia with a population of 282,781. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

282,781 Population 18,458/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population282,781
Density18,458/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain61.0 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population282,781
Population Density18,458 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-6.8694°, 109.1402°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceCentral Java
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation61.0 inches (1,550 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tegal

Tegal is a large city in Indonesia (Central Java) with a population of 282,781. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Tegal

Tegal 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
Tegal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Indonesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²)
Population Density18,458/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8694°N, 109.1402°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
61% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.84"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 9, 2025.

Jan 25, 2014 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
May 21, 1990 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.6 141 km
Jul 6, 1990 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.5 113 km
Jun 9, 2019 70 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.4 149 km
Jan 25, 2014 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.2 127 km
Jul 1, 1994 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.1 121 km
Feb 4, 1992 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia M5.1 31 km
Jun 29, 2019 69 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.1 149 km
Jan 27, 2014 45 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.0 132 km
Jun 28, 2001 17 km SSE of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.0 96 km
Apr 13, 1991 29 km S of Singaparna, Indonesia M5.0 144 km
Mar 16, 1994 20 km SSE of Kuningan, Indonesia M5.0 73 km
Aug 3, 2017 64 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.0 145 km
Dec 7, 1990 16 km SW of Ketanggungan, Indonesia M4.9 44 km
Sep 24, 2000 Java, Indonesia M4.9 141 km
Dec 24, 1990 48 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia M4.9 123 km
Jul 13, 2012 41 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.9 123 km
Aug 9, 2021 55 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M4.8 134 km
Jun 9, 2025 32 km WSW of Cilacap, Indonesia M4.8 113 km
Mar 26, 1997 35 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 42 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 81 km
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 89 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 106 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 118 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 124 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 127 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 136 km
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 147 km
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 149 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 157 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 162 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 163 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 164 km
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano 2,084 m (6,837 ft) 2019 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
November 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in

Tegal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and August the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Tegal

Institution Type Founded Website
Insitut Teknologi dan Bisnis Itessa College - ,
PGSD UPP4 UNNES Tegal University - ,
Universitas Pancasakti Tegal University - ,

Schools in Tegal

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMA N 1 Kramat - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Tegal - - - -
SMPN 2 Tegal - - - -
SMPN 1 Tegal - - - -
SMP Muhammadiyah - - - -
Sekolah Pius - - - -
Sekolah THHK Tegal - - - -
SMA N 1 Kramat - - - -
SMA Negeri 1 Tegal - - - -
SMPN 2 Tegal - - - -
SMPN 1 Tegal - - - -
SMP Muhammadiyah - - - -
Sekolah Pius - - - -
Sekolah THHK Tegal - - - -
SD N Plumbungan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tegal

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 Tegal

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

Farmers Markets in Tegal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Balamoa
Pasar Balapulang
Pasar Brebes
Pasar Jatibarang
Pasar Kejambon
Pasar Kejambon
Pasar Pagi
Pasar Prapatan Dawuhan
Pasar Sukalila
Pasar Sukalila
Pasar Sukalila
Ps. Kemantran
Ps. Kemantran

Hotels in Tegal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bahari Inn

Restaurants in Tegal

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kirana Satay Taichan & Yakitori
Mie Gacoan
WIZZMIE KOTA TEGAL

Castles in Tegal

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citraland

Train Stations in Tegal

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Larangan
Tegal

Bus Stations in Tegal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Tegal

Gas Stations in Tegal

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

spbu muri
SPBU Pertamina 44.521.18 Bongkok

Banks in Tegal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNI

Shopping Malls in Tegal

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

INFORMA TEGAL

Stadiums & Teams in Tegal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tegal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cakrabhuwana AirportCBNSmall Airport
Jenderal Besar Soedirman AirportPWLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tegal

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Agung Kota Tegal
Masjid As Sholichin
Masjid Baitut Taqwa
Masjid Jami Bani Saryunah
Masjid Nurul Akbar
Masjid Nurul Haq
MASJID RSUI Harapan Anda
Musholla Baitul Izza
Musholla Ittihadul Muttaqin
Tek Hay Kiong Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Tegal

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 2
Hotels 1
Parks 11
Places of Worship 5

🇮🇩 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 Tegal

What is the population of Tegal?

Tegal has a population of 282,781 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 18,458 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tegal?

Tegal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.0 inches.

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