Please understand that the Surakarta or Solo in here referring to the area of Soloraya (Karesidenan Surakarta) once ruled by Kasunanan Surakarta and Praja Mangkunegaran. While the city of Surakarta, became the center of it all. The city though small (only has an area of 44 km2) but is one of the 10 metropolitan cities in Indonesia. So, what is a Soloraya?
The term Soloraya was indeed created to replace the term Subosukawonosraten. Subosukowonosraten is the abbreviation of incorporated of kingdom areas (Surakarta, Boyolali, Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, Wonogiri, Sragen and Klaten), which has an area of 5.677 square km and 6,1 million people.
Soloraya has a slogan of Solo Spirit of Java. With the slogan, Soloraya want to re-establish the spirit of Adi Luhung of Javanese culture in regional development.
1. The city the birthplace of President Jokowi is indeed amazing. Claimed to be the one of most competitive city in the Indonesia, Soloraya is a financial hub with unbeatable transport links such as airport, train, bus, roads and toll road. Overall, the infrastructure facilities in this city are already more than enough.
The term Soloraya was indeed created to replace the term Subosukawonosraten. Subosukowonosraten is the abbreviation of incorporated of kingdom areas (Surakarta, Boyolali, Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, Wonogiri, Sragen and Klaten), which has an area of 5.677 square km and 6,1 million people.
Soloraya has a slogan of Solo Spirit of Java. With the slogan, Soloraya want to re-establish the spirit of Adi Luhung of Javanese culture in regional development.
1. The city the birthplace of President Jokowi is indeed amazing. Claimed to be the one of most competitive city in the Indonesia, Soloraya is a financial hub with unbeatable transport links such as airport, train, bus, roads and toll road. Overall, the infrastructure facilities in this city are already more than enough.
2. New and exciting regeneration plans for residential, commercial and retail space will further improve this strong and thriving city and the Soloraya is in the centre of it all. So what are the key reasons as to why you should invest in the Soloraya?
There are always initiatives in all economic areas requiring investment in Soloraya and represents a great opportunity for a future city. The success of these projects is often secured by this atmosphere of prosperity and for all the reasons on this list.
3. The branch offices of some of the biggest banks are located in the Soloraya such as Bank Central Asia and Bank Mandiri, making Soloraya an economically safe place to live and invest.
Just FYI, Surakarta is a city with the most skyscrapers in the Central Java and Yogyakarta.
4. Industrial and services sector city: Soloraya is a region of industrial tradition, which focuses on production for centuries, most recently focused on the service sector, but always with great economic activity.
The cheap and skilled labors (includes the cheapest in Indonesia) also became a factor a lot of companies in Jakarta and surrounding areas, especially textile and automotive sectors that moving their factories to Soloraya.
5. The economy in Soloraya predicted to increase at a rate faster than other cities in Indonesia. This means that there will be many business opportunities available for those who wish to bring their knowledge and experience to the region.
6. Property prices have risen at a rate faster than any other region in the Central Java in the last decade. Rents are rising at a faster rate than house prices. The city of Surakarta offers investors the opportunity to buy luxury property.
7. Outstanding investment schemes have been put into place regarding transport such as train, which will drastically improve the connectivity of the city and will help to increase property price in the region and across the capital. Solo Balapan is one of the stations that will benefit greatly from this renovation with new entrances to the station and ticket offices also opening in Purwosari.
8. Tourism is a fundamental aspect that contributes towards the economy; the Soloraya is where many of great attractions such as Kasunanan Palace and the Mangkunegaran Palace are situated.
Read: Top 34 most interesting destinations in Solo/Surakarta, Karanganyar and surrounding areas
The “Solo” brand. When a business includes the word Surakarta 'The City of Culture', either way, it takes a value in itself. This indicates that this city, rather than being just a city on the map, it becomes a brand or add value to your enterprise or your investment
Read: Top 34 most interesting destinations in Solo/Surakarta, Karanganyar and surrounding areas
The “Solo” brand. When a business includes the word Surakarta 'The City of Culture', either way, it takes a value in itself. This indicates that this city, rather than being just a city on the map, it becomes a brand or add value to your enterprise or your investment
9. The city of Surakarta has the advantage of being home to many attractive and popular markets such as Pasar Gede and Triwindu Market, which was in fact the setting for many film settings.
Read: The 21 Best Indonesia's Solo Food & Drink Tours Worth Traveling For
10. Investing in the city is a great opportunity to be close to some of the best universities in the world such as Sebelas Maret University. This is an attractive feature for overseas investors in particular to immerse their children in the rich historical culture that London has to offer as well as giving them the chance to be educated at such prestigious establishments.
The quality of life of Surakarta makes many people want to live in it, including the most skilled workers, that also are attracted to prestigious universities for their careers and masters.
10. Investing in the city is a great opportunity to be close to some of the best universities in the world such as Sebelas Maret University. This is an attractive feature for overseas investors in particular to immerse their children in the rich historical culture that London has to offer as well as giving them the chance to be educated at such prestigious establishments.
The quality of life of Surakarta makes many people want to live in it, including the most skilled workers, that also are attracted to prestigious universities for their careers and masters.
To set-up a business or factory in Soloraya or Surakarta, please contact:
Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Central Java
- Address: Jl. Mgr Soegiyopronoto No.1, Pendrikan Kidul, Semarang Tengah, Kota Semarang, Central Java 50131
- Phone: (024) - 3547091
- Website: http://dpmptsp.jatengprov.go.id
The Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Surakarta
(Badan Penanaman Modal dan Perijinan Terpadu Pemerintah Kota Surakarta)
- Address: Komplek Balaikota, JL. Jenderal Sudirman, No. 2, Kp. Baru, Ps. Kliwon, Kota Surakarta, Central Java 57133
- Phone: (0271) - 642020/653693
- Website: http://ptsp.bkpm.go.id/ptsp2014/index.php?r=profilptsp/view&id_ptsp=120
