AsiaIndonesiaCentral Java
Tegal
Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
About Tegal
Tegal sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dukuhturi.
Tegal is in Central Java, Indonesia, with about 280,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Dukuhturi, about 7 km away.
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 asRead more
of mid-2025 was 297,173 (comprising 149,957 males and 147,216 females).
The city is administratively separate from Tegal Regency, which borders it to the south and east; Brebes Regency borders it to the west. As originally calculated, the metropolitan area of the city and surrounding districts within Tegal Regency at the 1990 Census was 719,847 (not including 289,103 inhabitants within Brebes Regency). Its built-up (or metro) area made up of Tegal Municipality and 12 districts spread over Tegal and Brebes Regencies was home to 1,410,124 inhabitants as at the 2010 census and 1,602,546 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 1,698,092.
The Dutch East Indies colonial sugar industry originated in Tegal and the nearby city of Pekalongan, approximately 50 km (31 mi) to the east. Tegal Regency remained a major sugar production center until the mid-20th century. The city served as a port for exporting sugar produced on the nearby plantations. Tegal is famous for its warung, commonly called "warteg" or warung tegal. It is also known for its tea products, such as teh botol Sosro, Tong Tji tea, 2 Tang tea, Gopek tea, and other brands.
Where to Stay in Tegal
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Tegal.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Tegal.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tegal?
Tegal is in Central Java, Indonesia, about 7 km from Dukuhturi.
Road trip
Drive to Tegal
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Tegal. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 282,781
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Central Java
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Coordinates
- -6.8694, 109.1402
Tags
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Tegal.
Plan a trip around Tegal
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Tegal.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.