It covers an area of 54.98 km2 (21.23 sq mi) and had a population of 192,322 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 201,369, comprising 99,872 males and 101,497 females.

[2] Located between the cities of Semarang and Surakarta, and administratively an independent city enclaved within Semarang Regency, it sits at the foot of Mount Merbabu (3,142 m (10,308 ft)) and Mount Telomoyo, and has a relatively cool climate due to its elevated position.

[4] The second explanation is based on the story of Ki Ageng Pandanaran, the first regent of Semarang, who was robbed by three muggers, and he thus named the location Salah Telu.

[7] On 1 July 1917 the village of Salatiga was designated as a stads gemeente or small town by the Dutch East Indies government.

The Europeans lived near the city centre, at the Toentangscheweg (Toentang Road) leading to Semarang and also near to Dutch plantations in the Salatiga Afdeling.

Even though it is meant to promote a feeling of unity in the Christian community, the service is open to the public for anyone to join, giving Christmas time a more beautiful sentiment.

[31] Salatiga is mainly inhabited by the Javanese, with a sizeable minority of Chinese Indonesians and some Bataks from North Sumatra.

Ronde sekoteng jago is made of 9 different ingredients which consist of ginger, sugar, ronde (sticky rice ball filled with crushed peanut), dried fruits, sagu delima (tapioca pearl), kolang-kaling (sugar palm fruit), and seaweed.

The flavor of it is sweet, tasty, a little savory, with a crunchy and crumbly texture, and the distinctive taste of peanut is very dominant.

Women's Empowerment and Child Safety Office (Kantor Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak) is located on Jl.

Communication and Information Technology Office (Kantor Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika) is located on Letjend., Jl.

With an area of approximately 56,781 km2 (21,923 sq mi), Salatiga has 423 units (updated 24 May 2016) of urban transportation (angkot).

This school has become the choice of many students aiming to enroll in both public and private universities in various regions of Indonesia, such as UI, UGM, ITB, IPB, Undip, ITS, UNS and so on.

It is an English-speaking school that currently provides non-formal education for children from over 15 countries, including Indonesian residents, and is accepting more.

From this base, the route trails through steep and extreme landscaping with the final destination arriving at the northern side of Mount Merbabu.

This recreational park is located in the woods at the foot of Merbabu Mountain and has become a popular attraction for families who wish to spend their weekends or holidays with a refreshing activity in nature.

[60] A parade (organized by UKSW, a local university) dubbed as the Indonesian International Culture Festival, or IICF, is held annually in mid-April, where marchers dress in distinct, traditional clothing to represent different tribes and ethnicities.

The parade follows a chosen theme for that particular year, often with strong tones of nationalism and unity in the differences notably between the more than a thousand tribes.

[61] The parade marches their route throughout the city, announcing their presence with music played by a Drumblek, which is a traditional drum band originated in Salatiga.

This particular band style based on recycled items was a result of the lack of funds in celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day.

On the fifteenth and last day of celebration, also called Cap Go Meh, can be witnessed a compelling performance of a large dragon puppet, the Barongsai.

This puppet is usually played by two or more people, performing an entrancing Chinese traditional dance at Klenteng Hok Tek Bio and along Sukowati street, where the temple is located.

On this special day, civilians gather around the temple where a big celebration filled with performances is held and angpao (red envelope) is given out.

Nonetheless, their impressive talents reward the city with colorful art that convey important messages enjoyed by civilians and visitors alike.

[63] In 2005, a group of local artworkers in Salatiga formed a community, Tanam Untuk Kehidupan (“Planting for Life”).

[64] In 2006, the community organized a three-day festival with the intention of raising awareness of environmental and especially water issues through cleaning programs and re-utilizing the garbage into hand-crafted arts.

[65] The last festival was held in 2016, at a spring in Muncul, where a team of 170 people retrieved a staggering 1,800 kilograms of trash which was later repurposed.

[67] Tugu Jam Tamansari is a historical monument, a clock, that has been known as the central point of the city of Salatiga since colonial times.

Unto this day, the monument remains the center of the downtown area of Salatiga and has become an important landmark for the reason of its historical background.

In the park is a monument with statues of the three national heroes of Indonesia who were born in the city of Salatiga: Brigadier General Sudiarto, Admiral Madya Yosaphat Soedarso, and Marshal Muda Agustinus Adisucipto.