Malang (; ) is a landlocked
city
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in the
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n
province
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of
East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of
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.
[Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.] Its surrounding (the
metropolitan area
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) is home to 3,663,691 inhabitants in 2010, spread across two cities and 22 districts (21 in
Malang Regency and one in
Pasuruan Regency). Malang is the
third largest city by economy in East Java, after
Surabaya
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and
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* Kediri (city), a modern-day city in East Java, Indonesia
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, with an estimated 2016 GDP at
Rp. 44.30 trillion.
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. Th