Latitude and Longitude of Indonesia
6° 12' 52.6" S, 106° 50' 42.5" E
Located in Southeast Asia, Indonesia straddles the equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, forming a vast archipelago that extends across both hemispheres, bordered by Malaysia to the north and Australia to the south. Coordinates for Indonesia are essential for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping. Users seeking to plan travel, conduct research, or understand regional geography can utilize these coordinates for precise location identification and time-zone planning across the archipelago.
Indonesia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -6.214620, 106.845130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°12'52.6"S 106°50'42.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°12.877'S 106°50.708'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48S 704153E 9312715N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qqguxkdjp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6P58QRPW+532
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-6.214620,106.845130
Major Cities in Indonesia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | -6.214620 | 106.845130 | 8,540,121 |
| Surabaya | -7.249170 | 112.750830 | 2,874,314 |
| Bekasi | -6.234900 | 106.989600 | 2,564,940 |
| Bandung | -6.922220 | 107.606940 | 2,444,160 |
| Medan | 3.583330 | 98.666670 | 2,435,252 |
| Depok | -6.400000 | 106.818610 | 2,145,400 |
| Tangerang | -6.178060 | 106.630000 | 1,912,679 |
| Palembang | -2.916730 | 104.745800 | 1,668,848 |
| Semarang | -6.993060 | 110.420830 | 1,653,524 |
| Makassar | -5.148610 | 119.431940 | 1,423,877 |
| South Tangerang | -6.288620 | 106.717890 | 1,404,785 |
| Jepara | -6.592400 | 110.671000 | 1,257,912 |
| Bandar Lampung | -5.429170 | 105.261110 | 1,166,066 |
| Batam | 1.149370 | 104.024910 | 1,164,352 |
| Bogor | -6.594440 | 106.789170 | 1,127,408 |
| Pekanbaru | 0.516670 | 101.441670 | 1,085,000 |
| Padang | -0.949240 | 100.354270 | 909,040 |
| Malang | -7.979700 | 112.630400 | 847,182 |
| Samarinda | -0.491670 | 117.145830 | 831,460 |
| Tasikmalaya | -7.327400 | 108.220700 | 741,760 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Indonesia located and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Indonesia is situated in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia. The coordinates -6.21, 106.85 indicate a point in the southern hemisphere, with the first number representing latitude and the second number representing longitude.
What is the time zone of Indonesia and how does its longitudinal span affect this?
Indonesia spans multiple time zones, primarily from UTC+7 to UTC+9. This longitudinal diversity means that different regions of the country experience varying times, which is important for scheduling and communication.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Indonesia using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Indonesia, users can enter specific coordinates or search for known locations directly on the country page. This will provide detailed maps and navigation options for various areas within the nation.