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Central Java is a province in Indonesia. It is on the island of Java.

People

Central Java is home to many people! In 2015, the government reported that over 35.5 million people lived in this province.

Ethnic Groups

Most people in Central Java belong to the Javanese ethnic group. They make up almost 98% of the population. Other groups, like the Sundanese and Chinese-Indonesian people, also live here.

Main Ethnic Groups in Central Java (2010)
Group Total (%)
Javanese 97.86
Sundanese 1.40
Chinese-Indonesian 0.43
Batak 0.07
Madurese 0.04
Arab-Indonesian 0.04
Malays 0.03
Minangkabau 0.02
Others 0.08
Source: 2010 Census

Images for kids

  • Sangiran 17-02

    Fossil of the Java Man, found in Sangiran, Sragen Regency

  • COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Temperaschilderij voorstellende de Borobudur als bedevaartsoord TMnr 75-2

    A painting by G.B. Hooijer (c. 1916–1919) reconstructing the scene of Borobudur during its heyday.

  • Mataram 1830-en

    The shattered kingdom, Mataram in 1830, after the Java War.

  • Slamet & Serayu, Watu Meja,

    Landscape of the Serayu River Valley, with Mount Slamet in the background.

  • Sindoro sumbing

    Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing viewed from the Dieng Pleteau.

  • Barakuda Beach 2 Karimun Jawa

    Beach in Karimunjawa Island, Jepara Regency

  • Rawa Pening Central Java

    Lake Rawa Pening in Semarang Regency

  • Central Java Province

    Administrative map of Central Java

  • Java languages

    Languages of Java

  • Batik Lasem Tulis

    Batik Lasem, incorporating both Javanese and Chinese influence

  • Ramawijaya dan Shinta di Sendratari Ramayana

    Javanese dancers performing the Ramayana epic

  • Javanese Gamelan

    Javanese gamelan ensemble performance during traditional Javanese style wedding ceremony

  • Hamparan Kebun Teh Kaligua Brebes 4

    Tea plantation in Kaligua, Brebes

  • Menanti matahari pagi di Kajoran

    Rice fields in Kejoran, Magelang Regency. Farming is one of the most important sector in Central Java.

  • Borobudur Temple Compounds-111353

    Borobudur Temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia.

  • Masjid Agung Demak

    The Demak Great Mosque, built in the 15th century.

  • Masjid Menara Kudus

    Menara Kudus Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia.

  • Exterior of Blenduk Church, Semarang, 2014-06-18

    Blenduk Church, Semarang. Built in 1753, it is the oldest church in the province.

  • Sam Poo Kong Temple 2011 (2)

    Sam Poo Kong Chinese Temple, in Semarang

  • Patung Buddha di Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong, Semarang

    Statue of Buddha Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong, Semarang

  • Nasi Gudeg

    Nasi Gudeg, mostly found in Yogyakarta and Surakarta

  • Nasi Liwet Solo

    Nasi Liwet Solo

  • Soto Kudus nasi

    Soto Kudus

  • Loenpia Gang Lombok Semarang

    Lumpia Semarang

  • Tempegoreng

    Tempe Goreng

  • SemarangAirportTerminal

    Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang

  • Serayu trains 141122-0126 pwk

    Trains in Kroya Station, Cilacap Regency

  • Becak Solo

    Becak lining up in Surakarta street

  • KMP Muria Pelabuhan Karimun Jawa

    Port of Karimun Jawa

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Java Central para niños

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