Malang
Sign in to saveMalang (; , ), historically known as Tumapel, is an inland city in the Indonesian province of East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of the Singhasari Kingdom. It is the second most populous city in the province, with a population of 820,043 at the 2010 Census and 843,810 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 889,359 (comprising 442,076 males and 447,283 females). The Malang Metropolitan area (Greater Malang) was home to 3,061,970 inhabitants in 2024, spread across two cities (Malang itself and Batu) and 22 districts (21 in Malang Regency and one in Pasuruan
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Malang is the second-largest city in Indonesia's East Java province, with roots dating back to the medieval Singhasari Kingdom, and today has a population of nearly 890,000 people within the city proper. The broader Malang metropolitan area is home to over 3 million people, making it a significant urban center in eastern Indonesia.
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Article
47 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early history
- Hindu and Islamic Kingdoms
- Kanjuruhan Kingdom
- Mataram Kingdom
- Kahuripan, Janggala, and Kediri Kingdom
- Singhasari Empire
- Majapahit Empire
- Sengguruh Kingdom
- Dutch East Indies
- Japanese occupation
- Independence of Indonesia
- Geography
- Cityscapes
- Climate
- Administration
- Demographics
- Ethnic backgrounds
- Religion
- Language
- Non-residents
- Economy
- Transport
- Road
- Railway
- Air
- Education
- Healthcare
- Culture
- Historic landmarks
- Monuments
- Museums
- Dances
- Cuisine
- Sport
- Environment
- Parks
- Awards
- Conservation efforts
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Malang (; , ), historically known as Tumapel, is an inland city in the Indonesian province of East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of the Singhasari Kingdom. It is the second most populous city in the province, with a population of 820,043 at the 2010 Census and 843,810 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 889,359 (comprising 442,076 males and 447,283 females). The Malang Metropolitan area (Greater Malang) was home to 3,061,970 inhabitants in 2024, spread across two cities (Malang itself and Batu) and 22 districts (21 in Malang Regency and one in Pasuruan Regency). Malang is the third largest city by economy in East Java, after Surabaya and Kediri, with an estimated 2016 GDP at Rp. 44.30 trillion.
The city is well known for its mild climate. During Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. Even now, Malang still holds its position as a popular destination for international tourists. Malang keeps various historical relics. This city keeps relics of the Kingdom of Kanjuruhan period until the Dutch period. The existence of Dutch heritage in general is in the form of ancient buildings such as the Kayutangan church and Ijen Cathedral which employ Gothic architecture. Malang also holds various events to preserve its cultural heritage, one of which is Malang Tempo Doeloe Festival. There is also a lot of historical heritage which has become a landmark like Tugu Malang (Alun-alun Bundar). Additionally, Malang is well-known because of its label as an educational city. Two of the best universities in Indonesia are in Malang, namely Brawijaya University and Malang State University.