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Tegal, Indonesia
Tegal is a town of 297,173 people in Central Java, Indonesia, founded in April 22, 1580.
Why visit Tegal
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Purbaya Polytechnic Institute, Museum Bahari Pantai Alam Indah, Balwas Park and PAI Park.
Weather in Tegal
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Tegal
Tegal is a city in the northwest part of the province of Central Java, Indonesia. It is situated on the north coast (or pesisir) of Central Java, about 175 km (109 mi) from Semarang, the capital of the province. It had a population of 239,599 at the 2010 Census and 273,825 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2025 was 297,173 (comprising 149,957 males and 147,216 females).
From the Wikipedia article Tegal (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Tegal on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes4
Kirana Satay Taichan & Yakitori
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.8 km
Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan Gg. 23 No. 8 Panggung, Tegal
History
The city of Tegal developed from a small village called Tetegual. The modernization of the village began in the early 1530s, and it eventually became part of the Pekalongan Regency, which admitted the existence of the Pajang Empire in Central Java. The Pajang Empire was the successor of the Sultanate of Demak.
The city was founded by Ki Gede Sebayu. Together with the local people, he aspired to increase the region's agriculture, exploiting its fertile soil. Because of his efforts to develop the region, he became the high leader and the symbol of the city. His coronation as leader was held simultaneously with a traditional festival celebrating a rich agricultural harvest. By district ordinance no. 5/1988, 28 July is the anniversary of the city of Tegal.
In the 1920s, the city was a center of activism for the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI), and the radical leaders of the Tegal branch of the PKI were among the instigators of the 1926 rebellion that led to the temporary destruction of that party.
From the History section of Tegal on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare5
RSUD Kardinah Tegal
Hospital · 1.8 km
Jl. KS. Tubun No.2, Kejambon, Kec. Tegal Timur, Kota Tegal, Jawa Tengah, Tegal
Map of Tegal
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bandar Udara Cakrabhuwana (CBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 68 km away.
- Dukuhturi 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Adiwerna 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Tarub 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Slawi 12 km south, about 12 min by car
- Lebaksiu 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Balapulang 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Bulakamba 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Pemalang 27 km east, about 27 min by car
- Margasari 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
- Ketanggungan 29 km west, about 29 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
- COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM De haven van Tegal Midden-Java TMnr 10007956, Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unversitas Pancasakti Tegal - panoramio, Kurniawan Dwi, CC BY 3.0
- Stasiun KA Kota TEgal - panoramio, Kiageng Jimboen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Masjid Agung Tegal - panoramio, Kiageng Jimboen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tampak Luar Gereja HKY Tegal 2024 (1), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak Dalam Gereja HKY Tegal 2024 (3), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak Luar Gereja HKY Tegal 2024 (2), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak Dalam Gereja HKY Tegal 2024 (1), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plakat Gereja HKY Tegal, Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patung Bunda Maria di Gereja HKY Tegal (2024), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tampak Dalam Gereja HKY Tegal 2024 (2), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aula Karya Kasih Gereja HKY Tegal (2024), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patung Hati Kudus Yesus di Gereja HKY Tegal (2024), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tegal, Indonesia (Unsplash), Leandro Maldini mohendo_, CC0
- Cucian Xtraa Tegalwangi - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Economy Coach Code K309608 SMC, Farhan Syafiq Fadhillah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Executive Coach Code K108617CN, Farhan Syafiq Fadhillah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menara Air - panoramio, Kiageng Jimboen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pesta Rakyat - panoramio, Kiageng Jimboen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gallo Net n Cafe - panoramio, Kiageng Jimboen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tampak Luar Gereja Santo Yosef Mejasem 2024 (1), Medelam, CC0
- Ruang Budaya Gereja Santo Yosef Mejasem (2024), Medelam, CC0
- SD Bhakti Mulia di Mejasem (2024), Medelam, CC0
- Tampak Luar Gereja Santo Yosef Mejasem 2024 (2), Medelam, CC0
- Plakat Gereja Santo Yosef Mejasem, Medelam, CC0
- Pelabuhan - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Menara air Pagongan(1), Zul muhaimin hmn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menara air(1), Zul muhaimin hmn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cucian Motor Xtraa - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- My Backyard. - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Polsek Talang - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rel ganda - panoramio, wowo_s, CC BY 3.0
- Kanto BPR BKK Talang - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puskesmas Pesayangan - panoramio, dida19, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS023-E-19678 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-30453 - View of Java, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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