Jepara

Jepara is a town in the province of Central Java, Indonesia. Jepara is on the north coast of Java, northeast of Semarang, not far from Mount Muria, with a population of 81,920 in mid-2022. It is also the main town of Jepara Regency. Jepara is known for the Javanese teak wood carving art as well as the birthplace of Kartini, a pioneer in the area of women's rights for Indonesians.

Jepara
District and regency seat
Kecamatan Jepara
Jepara Monument near the city square
Nickname: 
The World Carving Centre
Jepara
Location of Jepara City in Indonesia
Coordinates: 6°32′0″S 110°40′0″E
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceCentral Java
RegencyJepara Regency
Area
  Total27.05 km2 (10.44 sq mi)
Elevation
768 m (2,520 ft)
Population
 (mid 2022)
  Total81,920
  Density3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi)
 
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
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