Salatiga Postal Codes: 50711 to 50746 | Jawa Tengah

Key Facts

Salatiga is a city located in Central Java province, Indonesia, situated in a valley between Mount Merbabu and Mount Telomoyo at an elevation of approximately 570 meters above sea level. This strategically positioned city serves as an important urban center in the Semarang-Surakarta metropolitan corridor, located about 45 kilometers south of Semarang and 50 kilometers north of Surakarta. With a population of around 192,000 people as of 2020, Salatiga covers an area of approximately 57 square kilometers, making it one of Indonesia's smallest cities by area but with relatively high population density. The city is administratively divided into 4 districts (kecamatan) - Argomulyo, Tingkir, Sidomukti, and Sidorejo - which are further subdivided into 23 urban villages (kelurahan). Salatiga's pleasant highland climate and scenic mountain backdrop have made it a popular educational and residential destination, hosting several prominent universities including Satya Wacana Christian University. As an autonomous city, Salatiga maintains its own local government separate from the surrounding Semarang Regency, allowing residents to access comprehensive postal code information and administrative services for all its sub-districts through local government offices.

Neighboring Regions

• Semarang Regency
• Boyolali Regency