| Official Name: | Karawang |
| Native Name: | Karawang/Krawang/Karawaan |
| Motto: | Karawang Interasih |
| Mapsize: | 100px |
| Pushpin Map: | Indonesia |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Indonesia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | West Java |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | dr. Cellica Nurrachadiana |
| Area Total Km2: | 63.45 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 Census |
| Population Note: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 307880 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | WIB |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Coordinates: | -6.3°N 107°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
| Postal Code: | 41313 |
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,[2] 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.
In March 2010 Karawang suffered severe flooding with 10,747 houses flooded; 11,540 families and 44,071 people were affected.[3]
Heinrich Christian Macklot, a German naturalist, was killed on 12 May 1832 during an insurrection that took place on the island.[4]
| KM | Toll Road | Toll Gate | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road | Karawang Barat | Karawang, Industrial Complex, Rengasdengklok |
| 54 | Karawang Timur | Karawang, Klari, Industrial complex |