Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
169 km2
Area
64 Mbps
Internet
Asia/Jakarta
Timezone
SRG (53km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Jepara's teak-carved mosques and beaches whisper of Java's furniture crafting tradition, drawing digital nomads to cheap seaside living with improving WiFi on Muria Peninsula. Tropical humidity fuels surf sessions and artisan workshops in this under-the-radar Indonesian craft hub.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Indonesia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
1.3M
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Currency
IDR
Language
Indonesian
Airport
SRG
GPS
-6.59, 110.67
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
64 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
A major city with a population of 1,257,912
INFRASTRUCTURE
395 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
15
Cafes
5
Fast Food
4
Shopping
Supermarkets
7
Convenience
3
Shopping Malls
7
Healthcare
Hospitals
12
Clinics
9
Pharmacies
6
Education
Schools
33
Universities
1
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
25
Playgrounds
1
Sports
12
Museums
4
Transport
Bus Stops
1
Fuel Stations
14
Services
Banks
13
ATMs
15
Post Offices
2
Police
3
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
64 Mbps
Download
61 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
21,924
Tests
6,081
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
27°
J
27°
F
27°
M
27°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.9 C Range: 26.5 - 27.2 C Rain: 3,295 mm/year Sunshine: 3,514 h/year
CITY SCORES
77.7
Nomad Index
C
Livability
33.8
Culture
49.4
Overall
AIRPORT
SRG
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport
53 km from center
~80 min drive
FUN FACTS
Jepara is on the north coast of Java, northeast of Semarang, not far from Mount Muria, with a population of 85,970 in mid 2024.
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.
Demographics The population of Jepara Regency was 1,283,687 people as at mid 2024 (50.3% males and 49.7% females).
On the productivity criteria, those of working group age (between 15 and 64 years of age) dominate Jepara Regency's population at 68.82%, meanwhile 22.935% were the children (under 15) and 8.246% were retired-people (65 and over).
Jepara people are originally rooted as Javanese and religiously speaking, over 98% are Muslim.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Jepara known for?
Jepara's teak-carved mosques and beaches whisper of Java's furniture crafting tradition, drawing digital nomads to cheap seaside living with improving WiFi on Muria Peninsula. Tropical humidity fuels surf sessions and artisan workshops in this under-the-radar Indonesian craft hub.
How fast is the internet in Jepara?
Jepara has an average download speed of 64 Mbps and upload speed of 61 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Jepara?
Jepara has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Jepara?
Jepara is served by SRG (Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport), approximately 53 km from the city center.
What is the population of Jepara?
The population of Jepara is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Jepara have?
Jepara has 395 mapped points of interest, including 15 restaurants, 12 hospitals, 33 schools.
What country is Jepara in?
Jepara is located in Indonesia.
