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Gunung Kendil

Central Java, Indonesia · Asia

About Gunung Kendil

Gunung Kendil is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ambarawa, 24km from Mount Merapi.

Gunung Kendil is a town located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 1,273, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Gunung Kendil sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Jakarta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gunung Kendil to your route.

About Gunung Kendil

Rawa Pening (literally meaning 'Clear Swamp', from the Javanese Bening) is a lake in the Ambarawa Basin in Central Java, Indonesia. It serves as a source of power, irrigation, and flood control, and is used for fishing.

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Where is Gunung Kendil located?

Gunung Kendil is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.3317 latitude, 110.4042 longitude.

What is the population of Gunung Kendil?

Gunung Kendil has a population of approximately 1,273 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,273
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Central Java
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.3317, 110.4042

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Gunung Kendil

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Mount Merapi

Indonesia's most active volcano north of Yogyakarta, with jeep tours and viewpoints on the Kaliurang approach road.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Borobudur

Enormous 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Java with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Prambanan

A 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Java with towering spires dedicated to the Trimurti of Hinduism.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Yogyakarta Kraton (Sultan's Palace)

The living royal palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, a center of Javanese culture with traditional dance performances and fine arts.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dieng Plateau

A misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gunung Kendil

  • 56 kmDieng PlateauA misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gunung Kendil.

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

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Temanggung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

23 km away

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

26 km awayPop. 121,526

Mertoyudan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

29 km awayPop. 69,871

Muntilan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

30 km awayPop. 44,859

Boyolali

🇮🇩 Indonesia

31 km awayPop. 59,851

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