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Jogonalan

Central Java, Indonesia · Asia

About Jogonalan

Jogonalan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wedi, 21km from Mount Merapi.

Jogonalan is a town located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 28,114, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Jogonalan 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 Jogonalan to your route.

About Jogonalan

Merak temple, or locally known as Candi Merak, is a 10th-century Javanese Shivaist Hindu temple complex located in Karangnongko village, in Klaten Regency, northwest from Klaten town, Central Java, on southeastern slopes of Mount Merapi. The temple complex consisted of a main building and three perwara (ancillary)

Read more temples, dating from the 9th or 10th century, from the Mataram kingdom. Near Candi Merak there are several temple ruins and archaeological sites, however — unlike Candi Merak — most are in ruins and incomplete, such as Candi Karangnongko, Candi Kriyan and Candi Bekelan.

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Where is Jogonalan located?

Jogonalan is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.7036 latitude, 110.5361 longitude.

What is the population of Jogonalan?

Jogonalan has a population of approximately 28,114 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
28,114
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Central Java
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.7036, 110.5361

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 Jogonalan

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Prambanan

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Merapi

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

21 km · about 25 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.

22 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

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Jogonalan.

Kebonarun

🇮🇩 Indonesia

3 km awayPop. 21,745

Wedi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km awayPop. 55,300

Candi Prambanan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

7 km awayPop. 44,925

Klaten

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km awayPop. 126,831

Karanganom

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km awayPop. 50,670

Karangnongko

🇮🇩 Indonesia

12 km awayPop. 37,420

Depok

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km awayPop. 104,527

Trucuk

🇮🇩 Indonesia

14 km awayPop. 23,584

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