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Dating in Surakarta

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Surakarta at a glance

  • Surakarta is home to about 530,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Indonesia.
  • It lies in Central Java.
  • Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is about 465 km away.
  • Close by: Baki (8 km), Kartasura (10 km) and Sragen (25 km).

First-date ideas for Surakarta

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Surakarta. 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 Surakarta: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Surakarta?

More than 1.7 million people live within 50 km of Surakarta, in 22 towns and cities including Salatiga, Klaten and Depok. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Surakarta?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Surakarta or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Surakarta real people?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in Surakarta?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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