A few facts about Sidoarjo
- About 140,000 people live in Sidoarjo.
- It's part of East Java.
- Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is about 663 km away.
- Towns nearby: Buduran (2 km), Tanggulangin (6 km) and Tulangan Utara (8 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / East Java / Sidoarjo
Dating in Sidoarjo
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Sidoarjo? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Sidoarjo
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Sidoarjo. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Sidoarjo: questions and answers
How far around Sidoarjo can I search?
More than 4.1 million people live within 50 km of Sidoarjo, in 15 towns and cities including Surabaya, Pasuruan and Mojokerto. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Sidoarjo free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Sidoarjo or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Sidoarjo real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Sidoarjo?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Indonesia or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First messages
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First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
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