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Where is Serang





Serang Location Map, Indonesia



Facts about Serang, Indonesia

CountryIndonesia
ProvinceBanten
RegionJava Island (northwest coast)
City StatusAutonomous City (Kota) & Provincial Capital of Banten
EstablishedHistorically part of the Banten Sultanate (16th century); established as an autonomous city in 2007
CoordinatesApproximately 6.1200° S, 106.1500° E
Total Area~266.71 sq km
Land Area~266.71 sq km
Water AreaIncludes small coastal and river areas
Population (2020)~692,101
Population (mid-2024 est.)~730,000+
Population RankLargest city in Banten Province
Administrative Districts (Kecamatan)Serang, Cipocok Jaya, Curug, Kasemen, Taktakan, Walantaka
Main IndustriesGovernment services, trade, agriculture, manufacturing, fisheries
Major TransportJakarta–Merak toll road access; railway connections to Jakarta and Merak; regional bus terminal
Time ZoneWestern Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00)
Known ForProvincial government center, historical ties to the Banten Sultanate, Banten Grand Mosque, and coastal culture
Websitehttps://serangkota.go.id/


Top Attractions in Serang in Indonesia

  • Great Mosque of Serang (Masjid Agung Banten) – historic mosque with stunning architecture
  • Old Banten Kraton – ruins of the historic Sultanate palace complex
  • Ciujung Riverfront – scenic riverside area ideal for walks and photography
  • Serang City Square (Alun-Alun Serang) – central plaza for community events and leisure
  • Banten Cultural Museum – museum showcasing local history and culture
  • Pulo Seribu Park – green park for relaxation, jogging, and family activities
  • Serang Traditional Market – bustling market offering local food, crafts, and goods
  • Karangantu Harbor – historic harbor area with scenic views of the coastline
  • Maulana Hasanuddin Statue – landmark monument honoring the first Sultan of Banten
  • Serang Culinary Street – street famous for traditional Banten dishes and local snacks


Distance from Serang to Other Indonesia Cities

  • Serang to Jakarta – 98 km (61 miles)
  • Serang to Bandung – 201 km (125 miles)
  • Serang to Tangerang – 47 km (29 miles)
  • Serang to Bogor – 125 km (78 miles)
  • Serang to Semarang – 402 km (250 miles)
  • Serang to Yogyakarta – 455 km (283 miles)
  • Serang to Surabaya – 697 km (433 miles)
  • Serang to Palembang – 528 km (328 miles)
  • Serang to Pekanbaru – 1,010 km (628 miles)
  • Serang to Medan – 1,425 km (886 miles)
  • Serang to Denpasar (Bali) – 858 km (533 miles)
  • Serang to Makassar – 1,602 km (995 miles)