Malang

Also known as Malang City

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

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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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Settlement.elevation_m: 506
Settlement.name: Malang
Settlement.other_name: Tumapel
Settlement.official_name: City of Malang
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.translit_lang1: Local
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Javanese
Settlement.image_shield: Seal of Malang City (Logo Kota Malang).svg
Settlement.seal_size: 100px
Settlement.nicknames: (Flower City)
Settlement.motto: (Old Javanese) (God shattering the wrong, uphold the correct)
Settlement.image_map: Locator kota malang.png
Settlement.map_caption: Location within East Java
Settlement.pushpin_map: Indonesia_Java#Indonesia#Asia
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Java and Indonesia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.established_title: Settled

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Kota Malang
Population: 1175282
Area: 145.28
Elevation: 476
Official website: www.malangkota.go.id
Image: Skyline Malang Barat.jpg
Dialing code: 0341
Licence plate code: N

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Commons category: Malang
P8168: Norbert Peters
name: Malang
Statistics Indonesia area code: 3573
postal code: 651111

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Contents

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

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.