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Klaten

Central Java, Indonesia · Asia

About Klaten

Klaten is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kebonarun, 26km from Mount Merapi.

Klaten is a city located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 126,831, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Klaten 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 Klaten to your route.

About Klaten

Klaten Station (KT) is a class I railway station located in Tonggalan, Central Klaten, Klaten Regency at an altitude of +151 meters, including in the Operation Area VI Yogyakarta. This station is close to the outer ring road of Klaten. Most passenger trains passing the Solo–Yogyakarta route stop at this station. As of

Read more September 2020, passenger trains that pass directly or do not stop at this station are Argo Wilis, Gajayana, Bima, Turangga, Malabar, Mutiara Selatan and Sancaka (morning schedule for Yogyakarta and night schedule for Surabaya Gubeng). To the east of this station, before the Ceper Station, there is a Ketandan Station which has been inactive since the Kutoarjo–Solo double tracks was operated.

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Klaten 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 Klaten located?

Klaten is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.7058 latitude, 110.6064 longitude.

What is the population of Klaten?

Klaten has a population of approximately 126,831 people, making it a city in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
126,831
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Central Java
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.7058, 110.6064

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 Klaten

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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Merapi

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

26 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Borobudur

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

46 km · about 55 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 Klaten.

Kebonarun

🇮🇩 Indonesia

5 km awayPop. 21,745

Wedi

🇮🇩 Indonesia

5 km awayPop. 55,300

Trucuk

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km awayPop. 23,584

Pokak

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km awayPop. 3,042

Karanganom

🇮🇩 Indonesia

7 km awayPop. 50,670

Jogonalan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 km awayPop. 28,114

Ceper

🇮🇩 Indonesia

9 km awayPop. 28,646

Karangnongko

🇮🇩 Indonesia

10 km awayPop. 37,420

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