Salatiga
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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