Karawang, Indonesia
Kota Karawang
Karawang is a town of 307,880 people in West Java, Indonesia.
Why visit Karawang
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Singaperbangsa University, Wonderland Adventure Waterpark Galuh Mas Karawang and Taruma Leisure Waterpark.
Weather in Karawang
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About Karawang
Karawang (Kota Karawang or Karawang Kota) is the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java, Indonesia. It is 32 miles east of Jakarta, and had a population of 307,880 at the 2020 Census, spread over two districts of the regency - West Karawang and East Karawang.
From the Wikipedia article Karawang (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Karawang on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Singaperbangsa University
School · 2.5 km
Public university in Karawang, Indonesia
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Ayam Galau Siliwangi
Restaurant · Chicken, Regional, Indonesian, Restoran, Rumah Makan, Ayam Bakar, Ayam Penyet, Ayam Grepek · 1.7 km
Rumah Makan Ayam Galau siliwangi
No.1 Jl. Siliwangi Nagasari, Karawang Barat, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Karawang
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00
Hangry Galuh Mas - Moon Chicken x Ayam Koplo x Hot Side Story x Bu Tumbar
Restaurant · 3.7 km
Blok VII. A Kav. C-2, Karawang
08:00-01:00
KGV 2 Blok E2/10
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 5.1 km
KGV 2 Jl. Bahama 2, Karawang
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Ratu Galuh Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.4 km
Ruko Casabella Jl. Galuh Mas Raya No.6, RW.7, Sukaharja, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat 41361
Almaz Fried Chicken Galuh Mas Karawang
Restaurant · Chicken · 3.7 km
Jl. Arteri Galuh Mas, Karawang
41 more on the map.
History
In March 2010 Karawang suffered severe flooding with 10,747 houses flooded; 11,540 families and 44,071 people were affected.
Heinrich Christian Macklot, a German naturalist, was killed on 12 May 1832 during an insurrection that took place on the island.
From the History section of Karawang on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Kosan Pak Ngateno
Motel and hotel · 3.2 km
No.46 Puri Teluk Jambe Blok B10, Karawang
Churches and places of worship67
Masjid Jami Al Hikmah Ciranggon Raya Pasir Jengkol
Place of worship · 3.5 km
Pasirjengkol, Kec. Majalaya, Karawang, Jawa Barat
Masjid Jamie At-Taqwa
Place of worship · 3.9 km
kp. wagir 2 Rt 11/05 Bengle, Kec. Majalaya,, Karawang
Masjid Raya Puri Teluk Jambe
Place of worship · 3.6 km
Jl. Puri Teluk Jambe, Karawang
Mushola At Taufiq
Place of worship · 4.1 km
Perum Puri raya residence, Pasirjengkol, Kec. Majalaya, karawang
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries60
SMKN 1 Karawang
School · 4.4 km
Jl. Pangkal Perjuangan, RT.05/RW.04 Tanjungpura, Kec. Karawang Bar, Karawang, Jawa Barat
Healthcare35
Mardhani Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 km
Ruko Pandawa no 1-2 Jalan Pakuncen no 1, Kabupaten Karawang
Map of Karawang
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Getting there and nearby towns
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 48 km away.
- Purwakarta 31 km southeast, about 31 min by car
- Bekasi 37 km west, about 37 min by car
- Jakarta 53 km west, about 53 min by car
- Pamulang 64 km west, about 1 h by car
- South Tangerang 67 km west, about 1 h by car
- Lembang 65 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bogor 67 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Bandung 76 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tangerang 78 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sukabumi 81 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sta KW dp gupt, Hamas Fathani ( Gupt24 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stadion Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jie73, CC BY-SA 4.0
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