Karawang

Place in West Java, IndonesiaKarawang Karawang/Krawang/KarawaanGaluh mas district In karawang CityMotto: Karawang InterasihKarawangLocation of Karawang in IndonesiaCoordinates: 6°18′0″S 107°0′0″E / 6.30000°S 107.00000°E / -6.30000; 107.00000CountryIndonesiaProvinceWest JavaGovernment • MayorAep SyaepulohArea • Total63.45 km2 (24.50 sq mi)Population (2020 Census) • Total307,880 • Density4,852/km2 (12,570/sq mi) Time zoneUTC+7 (WIB)ZIP Code41313 Karawang (Kota Karawang or Karawang Kota) is the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java, Indonesia. It is 32 miles east of Jakarta, and had a population of 307,880 at the 2020 Census, spread over two districts of the regency - West Karawang and East Karawang. Karawang is known as a major rice production source in West Java. Karawang is also known for automobile manufacturing facilities, including Honda Prospect Motor and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia. Mitsubishi Motors Indonesia also operated a plant here from 1988 until 2015. 2025 CATL started the construction of their first Asian plant out of China.