# Heroes Monument, Jakarta, Indonesia: what it is and when to go

> Heroes Monument, Jakarta is a historic site in Jakarta, Indonesia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/tugu-tani/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Historic site in Jakarta, Indonesia · History
- **Where:** Indonesia · Jalan Menteng Raya, 10340, Central Jakarta
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** CGK Jakarta, 21 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** -6.18272, 106.83482

## What it is and where

Heroes Monument, Jakarta is a historic site in Jakarta, Indonesia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Jakarta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/yakarta/), where this site lists 68 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are -6.18272, 106.83482; the nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-6.182721%2C106.834824)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-6.182721%2C106.834824)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/historia/) places in Indonesia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Heroes Monument, Jakarta is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 12 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 02 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 52 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 58 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 17 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 21 |

There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Indonesia

To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Indonesia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [All Saints Church, Jakarta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/all-saints-anglican-church/): Church in Indonesia · 82 m
- [Gedung Joang 45](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gedung-joang-45/): Museum · 441 m
- [Cut Meutia Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-cut-meutia/): Mosque in Indonesia · 535 m
- [Museum of National Awakening](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/national-awakening-museum/): History museum in Jl. Abdul Rachman Saleh Jakarta , Indonesia · 568 m
- [Cemara 6 Galeri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/cemara-6-galeri/): Gallery · 860 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Indonesia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

## More in Indonesia: History

- [National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/national-monument/): national monument and architectural icon of Jakarta, Indonesia
- [Goa Gajah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/goa-gajah-cave/): Hindu temple in Indonesia
- [Gunung Padang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gunung-padang-megalithic-site/): Sundanese archaeological site
- [Mendut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/mendut-temple/): Buddhist temple from 9th century in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
- [Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/royal-palace-of-yogyakarta/): palace complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- [HMAS Perth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/hmas-perth/): 1934 Perth-class light cruiser

Every Indonesia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heroes Monument, Jakarta?

It is a historic site in Jakarta, Indonesia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Heroes Monument, Jakarta?

April to September. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Heroes Monument, Jakarta?

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-6.182721%2C106.834824) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [All Saints Church, Jakarta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/all-saints-anglican-church/), [Gedung Joang 45](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gedung-joang-45/), [Cut Meutia Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-cut-meutia/). The rest is in [the Indonesia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4243795112), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7148760), CC0. More about Heroes Monument, Jakarta on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_Monument%2C_Jakarta). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

