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▸Introduction368 chars

Cilegon is a city on the west coast of the province of Banten, in the Western Java region of Indonesia. It is a major industrial city, with especially a strong steel industry as well as several shipyards. The city is a regional economic centre for the western coast region, which includes the port of Merak to the north and the beach resort town of Anyer to the south.

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Being mainly an industrial city, Cilegon itself is not very touristic. However, its location on the western coast of Java makes it a good stopover point in the middle between the national capital Jakarta, the tourist destinations to the south such as Anyer and Ujung Kulon National Park, and the island of Sumatra on the other side of the Sunda Strait.

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Cilegon is along the major east-west toll road from Jakarta to Merak. The drive from Jakarta to Cilegon takes about 1.5 hour if there are no traffic jams, but usually it takes about 2.5 hours due to traffic congestion. There is also a trunk road to Cilegon along the coast to the south, to Anyer and Labuan.

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Introduction

City in Banten, Indonesia City in Banten, IndonesiaCilegonCityCity of CilegonKota CilegonName transcription(s) • Javaneseꦏꦶꦛꦕꦶꦭꦺꦒꦺꦴꦤ꧀ • Sundaneseᮊᮧᮒ ᮎᮤᮜᮨᮌᮧᮔ᮪From top, left to right: Port of MerakTugu Kota CilegonSuralaya Steam–electric power stationGrand Mosque of CilegonMerak Rail station FlagCoat of armsNickname: Steel CityMotto:  Akur Sedulur Jujur Adil Makmur (Get along with fellows; honest, fair, and prosperous)Location within BantenCilegonLocation in Java and IndonesiaShow map of JavaCilegonCilegon (Indonesia)Show map of IndonesiaCoordinates: 6°00′10″S 106°00′40″E / 6.002685°S 106.011202°E / -6.002685; 106.011202Country IndonesiaProvince BantenAdministrative City1987Municipality27 April 1999City4 September 1999 Government • MayorRobinsar • Vice MayorFajar Hadi Prabowo [id]Area • Total162.51 km2 (62.75 sq mi)Elevation14 m (46 ft)Population (mid 2023 estimate) • Total470,378 • Density2,894.5/km2 (7,496.6/sq mi) Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)Postcodes42400Area code(+62) 254Websitecilegon.go.id Cilegon (Indonesian: Kota Cilegon, Indonesian pronunciation: [t͡ʃiˈləgɔn] ⓘ) is a major coastal industrial city in Banten province, Indonesia, covering 162.51 km2 (62.75 sq mi). It is located on the island of Java. The city had a population of 374,464 at the 2010 Census and 434,896 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 470,378. Among the factories located in Cilegon are the Krakatau Steel Company, a vital company in Indonesia, which produces steel for industrial (domestic and foreign) needs, and the Asahimas Chemical Company. The nickname for Cilegon is "Steel City" since the city is the largest steel producer in Southeast Asia, about 6 million tons of steel produced each year in the Industrial Area Krakatau Steel, Cilegon. Additionally Cilegon is one of the vital assets of the state, because in this town there is a wide range of important objects such as the Merak Harbour, the Krakatau Steel Industrial Zone (including the PT. Krakatau Steel Tbk, Asahimas, Siemens, KS - POSCO joint venture, Chandra Asri, and Pertamina), PLTU Suralaya, Power plant Krakatau, Krakatau Tirta Industrial Water Treatment Plant, the Sunda Strait Bridge Construction (Lot Plan) & Sunda Strait Industrial Zones. Photos of Groepsportret van leerlingen van de H.I.S. in Tjilegon (Cilegon), West-Java.

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The main bus terminal in Serang is 1 Seruni bus terminal, on the eastern side of the city near the toll road. There are highly frequent buses from and to most of the bus terminals in Jakarta and its satellite towns, to the city of Serang, and the port of Merak. In addition, there are some buses and minibuses to other towns and cities in the province, and buses to destinations further away such as Bandung and Central Java. There is also a direct bus from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to the bus terminal in Cilegon, operated by DAMRI. During daytime, this bus runs once per hour. The drive from the airport to Serang takes about 2.5 hours, and the ticket price is Rp60,000.

The bus terminal near the ferry port in Merak, about 10 km north of the centre of Cilegon, serves even more bus routes, including many long-distance bus routes to and from Sumatra (via the ferry).

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2 Cilegon railway station is served a few times per day by trains between Merak and Jakarta. Taking a train is a quick option to and from nearby cities such as Rangkasbitung, Serang, and Merak. However, to and from Jakarta the train is relatively slow because of the detour via Rangkasbitung, and travelling by bus is usually faster.

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There are angkot in Cilegon. The color of angkot indicates the route. Also, you may use ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a ride-hailing app like Gojek.

▸See116 chars

1 Grand Mosque of Cilegon, Jl. Jombang Masjid No.1, Jombang Wetan. The largest mosque in Cilegon. (updated Nov 2022)

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1 The Royale Krakatau Golf, Jl. K.H.Yassin Beji No. 4, ☏ +62 254 396 807. 18 holes golf course and driving range. (updated Sep 2016)

▸Buy326 chars

1 Mayofield Mall Cilegon (Supermall), Jl. Jenderal Sudirman. Daily 9:00-21:00. The largest shopping mall in Cilegon, with a range of shops, cafés, and restaurants. (updated Sep 2016)

2 Krakatau Junction, Komplek Perumahan PT. Krakatau Steel, Jalan Kyai Haji Yasin Beji, Kotabumi. 09:00-22:00. A supermarket. (updated Nov 2022)

▸Eat212 chars

1 Warung Gonjleng Hj. Wiwi (Nasi Gonjleng), Jl. R.A. Kartinin. Small restaurant selling 'nasi gonjleng', a typical fried rice dish from Cilegon. Also satay, soups, and roasted chicken and fish. (updated Oct 2016)

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1 Luang Persona, Arisu, Kalitimbang, ☏ +62 878 098 75956. 16:00-22:00. Coffee and tea. (updated Nov 2022)

▸Sleep419 chars

1 Amaris Hotel Cilegon, Jl. SA. Tirtayasa No.17, ☏ +62 254 399 999. Budget hotel near the railway station. Double rooms from Rp320,000 per night. (updated Sep 2016)

2 The Royale Krakatau Hotel, Jl. K.H.Yassin Beji No. 4, ☏ +62 254 396 807. Large and luxurious hotel surrounded by the golf course. Swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke, and several restaurants. Double rooms from Rp680,000 per night. (updated Sep 2016)

▸Medical care198 chars

1 RS Krakatau Medika, Jl. Semang Raya No.1, Kotabumi, ☏ +62 254 396333. A&E operates 24/7.

2 RSUD Kota Cilegon, Jl. Kapt. Piere Tendean No.KM.3, Panggung Rawi, ☏ +62 254 330461. A&E operates 24/7.

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The telephone code area of Cilegon is 0254.

▸Go next237 chars

Banten — the old capital of the Banten sultanate, with several historic attractions.

Anyer — the most famous beach on the western coast of Java.

Ujung Kulon — national park on the southwestern tip of Java, known for the Javan rhinoceros.

Geography

[edit] Cilegon is located on the most northwest coast of Java island, at the mouth of the Cilegon River on Ciwandan Bay, which is an inlet of the Sunda Strait. It is administratively a semi-enclave within Serang Regency, as it borders with Serang Regency in the east and south, while it borders with Sunda Strait in the north and west.

Administrative districts

[edit] The City of Cilegon is divided into eight districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid-2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes. Kode Wilayah ofDistrict(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2023 Admincentre No.ofvillages Postcodes 36.72.04 Ciwandan 33.33 42,921 50,058 53,574 Tegal Ratu 6 42441 - 42447 36.72.08 Citangkil 25.90 65,073 79,903 85,850 Kebonsari 7 42441 - 42444 36.72.03 Pulomerak (a) 25.70 43,060 48,373 50,791 Lebak Gede 4 42431 - 42439 36.72.07 Purwakarta 16.60 38,479 42,658 44,048 Purwakarta 6 42431 - 42437 36.72.06 Grogol 23.71 38,538 42,442 46,134 Rawa Arum 4 42436 - 42438 36.72.02 Cilegon (district) 8.21 39,465 46,327 53,199 Ciwaduk 5 42415 - 42419 36.72.05 Jombang 10.31 60,415 65,431 71,730 Jombang Wetan 5 42411 - 42416 36.72.01 Cibeber 18.80 46,608 59,704 65,052 Kalitimbang 6 42422 - 42427 Totals 162.51 374,464 434,896 470,378 43 Notes: (a) including 5 small offshore islands.

Climate

[edit] Cilegon has a hot and humid climate near the boundary between tropical rainforest (Af) and tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to the Köppen climate classification system. Despite being located relatively close to the equator, the city has distinct wet and dry seasons. The wet season in Cilegon covers the majority of the year, running from October through May. The remaining four months forms the city's dry season. Located in the most western part of Java, Cilegon's wet season rainfall peak is January with average monthly rainfall of 319 millimetres (12.6 in), and its dry season low point is August with a monthly average of 71 millimetres (2.8 in). Climate data for Cilegon Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.6(87.1) 31.1(88.0) 31.6(88.9) 32.2(90.0) 32.5(90.5) 32.4(90.3) 32.4(90.3) 32.4(90.3) 32.8(91.0) 33.0(91.4) 32.6(90.7) 31.8(89.2) 32.1(89.8) Daily mean °C (°F) 26.6(79.9) 26.9(80.4) 27.2(81.0) 27.5(81.5) 27.7(81.9) 27.4(81.3) 27.1(80.8) 27.0(80.6) 27.4(81.3) 27.8(82.0) 27.7(81.9) 27.4(81.3) 27.3(81.2) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.7(72.9) 22.8(73.0) 22.8(73.0) 22.9(73.2) 23.0(73.4) 22.4(72.3) 21.9(71.4) 21.7(71.1) 22.1(71.8) 22.6(72.7) 22.9(73.2) 23.0(73.4) 22.6(72.6) Average rainfall mm (inches) 319(12.6) 269(10.6) 209(8.2) 157(6.2) 129(5.1) 94(3.7) 80(3.1) 71(2.8) 73(2.9) 116(4.6) 169(6.7) 240(9.4) 1,926(75.9) Source: Climate-Data.org

Demographics

[edit] From 1991 to 2005 the population of Cilegon grew 47.18%, an average of 2.66% per year. Cilegon is the fourth largest city in Banten. The high population growth rate of Cilegon is primarily caused by migrants entering the city. Religious discrimination[edit] In 2019 there are 382 mosques and 287 musallas in Cilegon, without any churches, Hindu temples, or Buddhist viharas, even though there are 6,740 Protestants, 1,743 Catholics, 215 Hindus, 215 Buddhists, and 7 Confucians in the city. A proposal to build a Batak Protestant Christian Church in Cilegon was rejected by local residents, which forces religious services to be conducted in Serang.

Media

[edit] Newspaper[edit] Radar Banten (Jawa Pos) Radio[edit] 91.8 Top FM Cilegon 95.3 FM Banten Radio 96.9 FM Sam Radio 102.0 Cilegon Mandiri FM (Siaran Pemda) 105.2 Cilegon Pass FM 107.7 Gema Suara Tercinta 107.9 Flash Radio FM

Education

[edit] SMP Negeri 1 SMPIT Raudhatul Jannah Cilegon SMK Negeri 1 Cilegon