Karawang

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
Karawang/Krawang/Karawaan
Motto: 
Karawang Interasih
Karawang
Location of Karawang in Indonesia
Coordinates: 6°18′0″S 107°0′0″E
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Java
Government
  Mayordr. Cellica Nurrachadiana
Area
  Total63.45 km2 (24.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)
  Total307,880
  Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
 
Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)
ZIP Code
41313

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.

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