As of 2008, the total population of Jepara regency amounted to 117.631 and the population increase in 2009 become 121.432 and in 2010 the population prediction will increase to 125.356 (source; Bappeda, Jepara Government).

The language derives from ancient Sanskrit. However, Jepara is considered to be “Furniture city”. Majorities of Jepara people are worked as a craftsmen.

The population is almost entirely Javanese and over 95% Muslim. In the 16th century it was an independent kingdom, and was twice burned by the Dutch.
As a coastal area many traders from around the world landed in Jepara centuries ago.
As a result, some of Jepara’s resident have at part European, Chinese, Arabs, Malay or Bugis ancestry.

Maybe you interested with my previous post about Jepara History