Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
527K
Population
46 km2
Area
63 Mbps
Internet
100m
Elevation
UTC+07:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Known as Solo to locals, Surakarta embodies Java's refined soul through its grand kraton palaces and gamelan music echoing in narrow alleys. Remote workers thrive on cheap living, reliable 4G, and a laid-back vibe ideal for balancing batik workshops with deadlines amid eternal spring-like weather. High-speed trains connect it swiftly to Jakarta and Yogyakarta.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Indonesia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
527K
Timezone
UTC+07:00
Elevation
100 m
Currency
IDR
Language
Indonesian
GPS
-7.56, 110.83
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
63 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A mid-sized city of 526,870 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
4,126 total POIs 89.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
310
Cafes
79
Bars
2
Fast Food
36
Shopping
Supermarkets
46
Convenience
106
Shopping Malls
9
Healthcare
Hospitals
58
Clinics
74
Pharmacies
27
Education
Schools
554
Universities
41
Libraries
6
Recreation
Parks
130
Playgrounds
3
Sports
37
Cinemas
2
Museums
18
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
709
Train Stations
11
Fuel Stations
72
Services
Banks
83
ATMs
38
Post Offices
13
Police
25
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
63 Mbps
Download
58 Mbps
Upload
11ms
Latency
85,089
Tests
22,627
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CITY SCORES
10.0
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
29.5
Overall
FUN FACTS
On the eastern side of Solo lies Solo River (Bengawan Solo).
Surakarta is the birthplace of the President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024, Joko Widodo, as well as his son and current Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
History Hominid habitation in the region of Surakarta is evidenced from roughly one million years ago, the age of the "Java Man" skeleton found 80 kilometres upstream.
Another famous early hominid from this area is called "Solo Man".
The Surakarta area was part of the Mataram kingdom and at this time a village called Wulayu seems to have already existed in or around the present-day city of Surakarta, as evidenced by a ferry charter issued by Balitung in A.D.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Surakarta known for?
Known as Solo to locals, Surakarta embodies Java's refined soul through its grand kraton palaces and gamelan music echoing in narrow alleys. Remote workers thrive on cheap living, reliable 4G, and a laid-back vibe ideal for balancing batik workshops with deadlines amid eternal spring-like weather. High-speed trains connect it swiftly to Jakarta and Yogyakarta.
How fast is the internet in Surakarta?
Surakarta has an average download speed of 63 Mbps and upload speed of 58 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Surakarta?
The population of Surakarta is approximately 527K.
What infrastructure does Surakarta have?
Surakarta has 4,126 mapped points of interest, including 310 restaurants, 58 hospitals, 554 schools.
What country is Surakarta in?
Surakarta is located in Indonesia.
