Salatiga

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Salatiga

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Salatiga is a city located in Central Java, Indonesia, positioned between Semarang and Surakarta. Historically, it was designated as a tax-free village in 750 AD by King Bhanu, as evidenced by the Plumpungan Monolith. The Dutch East India Company constructed Fort De Hersteller in 1746 due to its strategic location.

Statistics

Area

54.98 km²

Population

198,971

Location