scenic viewpoint
Dieng Plateau
A misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.
44 km · about 50 min drive
AsiaIndonesiaCentral Java
Pekalongan
Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
About Pekalongan
Pekalongan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wiradesa, 44km from Dieng Plateau.
Pekalongan is in Central Java, Indonesia, with about 320,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wiradesa, about 6 km away.
Pekalongan (Javanese: ꦥꦼꦏꦭꦺꦴꦁꦔꦤ꧀) is a city of Central Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the seat of Pekalongan Regency on the northern coast of the province, but is now an independent municipality within the province. It covers a land area of 45.25 km2 and had a population of 281,434 at the 2010 Census and 307,150 atRead more
the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2025 was 324,564 (comprising 163,880 males and 160,690 females). The city is Central Java's most important port, and is known for its batik. Since December 2014, Pekalongan has been a member of UNESCO's World's Creative Cities Network, the first Southeast Asian city to be added to the list.
The Dutch name of the city is 'Pacalongan'.
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Within an hour or so of Pekalongan: Dieng Plateau (44 km).
Where is Pekalongan?
Pekalongan is in Central Java, Indonesia, about 6 km from Wiradesa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 317,524
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Central Java
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Coordinates
- -6.8886, 109.6753
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- 44 kmDieng PlateauA misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.
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