Facts about Surabaya, Indonesia
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Region | Java Island (northeastern coast) |
| City Status | Autonomous City (Kota) & Provincial Capital of East Java |
| Established | Officially founded in 1293; major port city during Majapahit and Dutch colonial periods |
| Coordinates | Approximately 7.2575° S, 112.7521° E |
| Total Area | ~350.54 sq km |
| Land Area | ~326.81 sq km |
| Water Area | ~23.73 sq km (coastal and river areas) |
| Population (2020) | ~2,874,314 |
| Population (mid-2024 est.) | ~3,000,000+ |
| Population Rank | Second-largest city in Indonesia |
| Administrative Districts (Kecamatan) | Asemrowo, Benowo, Bubutan, Bulak, Dukuh Pakis, Gayungan, Genteng, Gubeng, Gunung Anyar, Jambangan, Karangpilang, Kenjeran, Krembangan, Lakarsantri, Mulyorejo, Pabean Cantian, Pakal, Rungkut, Sambikerep, Sawahan, Semampir, Simokerto, Sukolilo, Sukomanunggal, Tambaksari, Tandes, Tegalsari, Tenggilis Mejoyo, Wiyung, Wonocolo, Wonokromo |
| Main Industries | Shipping, manufacturing, trade, finance, logistics, education, shipbuilding |
| Major Transport | Tanjung Perak Port; Juanda International Airport; extensive railway network; toll roads connecting to Greater Surabaya area |
| Time Zone | Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) |
| Known For | Hero City (Kota Pahlawan), Battle of Surabaya (1945), major seaport, business hub of eastern Indonesia, and culinary specialties like rawon |
| Website | https://surabaya.go.id/ |
Top Attractions in Surabaya in Indonesia
- Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) – iconic monument honoring Indonesia’s independence heroes
- Suramadu Bridge – landmark bridge connecting Surabaya and Madura Island
- House of Sampoerna – museum and historic site showcasing Indonesia’s cigarette industry
- Submarine Monument (Monumen Kapal Selam) – decommissioned submarine open for public tours
- Surabaya Zoo – family-friendly zoo featuring local and exotic animals
- Surabaya City Hall and Town Square (Alun-Alun Surabaya) – central plaza and civic landmark
- Cheng Hoo Mosque – unique mosque inspired by Chinese architecture
- Jembatan Merah (Red Bridge) – historic colonial-era bridge and city landmark
- Kenjeran Beach – coastal area ideal for relaxation, seafood, and sunset views
- Surabaya Culinary Street – street famous for traditional East Javanese dishes and local snacks
Distance from Surabaya to Other Indonesia Cities
- Surabaya to Jakarta – 663 km (412 miles)
- Surabaya to Bandung – 568 km (353 miles)
- Surabaya to Semarang – 259 km (161 miles)
- Surabaya to Yogyakarta – 264 km (164 miles)
- Surabaya to Denpasar (Bali) – 313 km (194 miles)
- Surabaya to Palembang – 1,009 km (627 miles)
- Surabaya to Medan – 1,973 km (1,226 miles)
- Surabaya to Pekanbaru – 1,523 km (947 miles)
- Surabaya to Pontianak – 888 km (552 miles)
- Surabaya to Makassar – 774 km (481 miles)
- Surabaya to Banjarmasin – 482 km (300 miles)
- Surabaya to Mataram – 399 km (248 miles)

