Tegal, Central Java
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| Coordinates: 6°52′S 109°8′E / 6.867°S 109.133°E | ||
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | Central Java | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 39.68 km2 (15.32 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 564 km2 (218 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010 census) | ||
| • City | 239,599 | |
| • Density | 6,000/km2 (16,000/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 1,366,858 | |
| • Metro density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
| Website | (Official Website) and (Discussion Forum) | |
Tegal is a large city in the northwest part of Central Java Province of Indonesia. It is situated on the north coast (or pesisir) of Central Java, about 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Semarang, the capital of the province. It had a population of 239,599 at the 2010 Census, but the latest official estimate (as at 2014) is 242,539. Its built-up (or metro) area made of Tegal Municipality and 12 districts spread on Tegal and Bremes regencies was home to 1,366,858 inhabitants as of 2010 census. It is administratively separate from Tegal Regency, which borders it to the south and east; Brebes Regency borders it to the west.
The Dutch East Indies colonial sugar industry originated in Tegal and the nearby city of Pekalongan, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the east. Tegal Regency remained a major sugar production center until the mid-20th century. The city served as a port for exporting sugar produced on the nearby plantations. Tegal is famous for its warung, commonly called "warteg" or warung tegal. It is also known for its tea products, such as teh botol Sosro, Tong Tji tea, 2 Tang tea, Gopek tea and other brands.
The city of Tegal developed from a small village called Tetegual. The modernization of the village began in the early 1530s, and it eventually became part of the Pekalongan Regency, which admitted the existence of the Pajang Empire in Central Java. The Pajang Empire was the successor of the Sultanate of Demak.
The city was founded by Ki Gede Sebayu. Together with the local people, he aspired to increase the region’s agriculture, exploiting its fertile soil. Because of his efforts to develop the region, he became the high leader and the symbol of the city. His coronation as leader was held simultaneously with a traditional festival celebrating a rich agricultural harvest. In accordance with district ordinance no. 5/1988, July 28 is the anniversary of the city of Tegal.
In the 1920s, the city was a center of activism for the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI), and the radical leaders of the Tegal branch of the PKI were among the instigators of the 1926 rebellion that led to the temporary destruction of that party.
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