serang

Serang is the capital city of Banten Province in western Java, Indonesia. It is located on the northern coast of the province, near the Cibanten River and facing the Java Sea. As the provincial administrative center, Serang hosts the offices of the provincial government and serves as the main economic and administrative hub for Banten. The city is part of the broader western Java urban corridor and is connected by road networks to Jakarta and other major cities in the region.

Historically, the area around Serang was the core of the Banten Sultanate, which flourished as a trading hub in the 16th and 17th centuries and played a significant role in regional commerce. The region later came under Dutch colonial influence and became integrated into the modern Indonesian state. When Banten Province was created in 2000, Serang was designated as the provincial capital.

Economy and infrastructure in Serang are centered on government services, trade, education, and light industry, with activity extending to the surrounding Serang Regency and the western Java economy more broadly. The city hosts a range of public facilities, markets, and educational institutions, as well as cultural and religious sites that reflect the region’s heritage.

Administratively, Serang functions as a municipal government divided into districts. The city supports regional transportation links and serves as a gateway to historical and natural attractions within Banten, including coastal areas and inland sites accessible from Serang.