Karawang
Karawang
Karawang/Krawang/Karawaan
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Motto: Karawang Interasih
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Karawang Location of Karawang in Indonesia
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Coordinates: 6°18′0″S 107°0′0″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | West Java |
Government | |
• Mayor | dr. Cellica Nurrachadiana |
Area | |
• Total | 63.45 km2 (24.50 sq mi) |
Population
(2020 Census)
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• Total | 307,880 |
• Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
ZIP Code | 41313 |
Karawang (Kota Karawang or Karawang Kota) is the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java, Indonesia. It is 32 miles east of Jakarta, and had a population of 307,880 at the 2020 Census, spread over two districts of the regency - West Karawang and East Karawang.
Karawang is known as a major rice production source in West Java.
Karawang is also known for automobile manufacturing facilities, including Honda Prospect Motor and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia. Mitsubishi Motors Indonesia also operated a plant here from 1988 until 2015.
History
In March 2010 Karawang suffered severe flooding with 10,747 houses flooded; 11,540 families and 44,071 people were affected.
Heinrich Christian Macklot, a German naturalist, was killed on 12 May 1832 during an insurrection that took place on the island.
Toll road access
KM | Toll Road | Toll Gate | Destination |
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47 | Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road | Karawang Barat | Karawang, Industrial Complex, Rengasdengklok |
54 | Karawang Timur | Karawang, Klari, Industrial complex |
See also
- San Diego Hills, a cemetery in West Karawang