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Kasihan

Yogyakarta, Indonesia · Asia

About Kasihan

Kasihan is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gamping Lor, 34km from Mount Merapi.

Kasihan is a town located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. With a population of 86,234, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kasihan 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 Kasihan to your route.

About Kasihan

Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta; abbreviated as UMY) is a private university under affiliation of Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia.The Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta located in Kasihan, Bantul Regency, Special Region of

Read more Yogyakarta. Established on 1 March 1981, it is one of the higher education institutions operated by Muhammadiyah, one of Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations and it is widely recognized as one of Indonesia's leading private universities. In the 2027 QS World Universities Ranking, UMY is ranked 14th in Indonesia, 526th in Asia and 1201-1400th in the world.

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Kasihan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kasihan located?

Kasihan is located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.8269 latitude, 110.3292 longitude.

What is the population of Kasihan?

Kasihan has a population of approximately 86,234 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
86,234
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Yogyakarta
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.8269, 110.3292

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 Kasihan

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Prambanan

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Borobudur

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Merapi

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

34 km · about 40 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 Kasihan.

Gamping Lor

🇮🇩 Indonesia

4 km awayPop. 66,110

Yogyakarta

🇮🇩 Indonesia

5 km awayPop. 373,589

Sewon

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km awayPop. 73,585

Bantul

🇮🇩 Indonesia

7 km awayPop. 64,360

Godean

🇮🇩 Indonesia

7 km awayPop. 63,164

Pandak

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km awayPop. 56,043

Melati

🇮🇩 Indonesia

11 km awayPop. 67,090

Sleman

🇮🇩 Indonesia

13 km awayPop. 56,215

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