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Magelang

Central Java, Indonesia · Asia

About Magelang

Magelang is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mertoyudan, 26km from Mount Merapi.

Magelang is a city located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 121,526, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Magelang 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 Magelang to your route.

About Magelang

Magelang (Javanese: ꦩꦒꦼꦭꦁ) is one of six cities in Central Java, Indonesia, that are administratively independent of the regencies in which they lie geographically. Each of these cities is governed by a mayor rather than a bupati. Magelang City covers an area of 18.56 km2 and had a population of 118,227 at the 2010

Read more census and 121,526 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 128,709 (comprising 63,612 males and 65,097 females). It is geographically located in the middle of the Magelang Regency, between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing in the south of the province, and lies 43 km north of Yogyakarta, 15 km north of Mungkid and 75 km south of Semarang, the capital of Central Java.

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Magelang 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 Magelang located?

Magelang is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.4706 latitude, 110.2178 longitude.

What is the population of Magelang?

Magelang has a population of approximately 121,526 people, making it a city in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
121,526
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Central Java
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
-7.4706, 110.2178

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 Magelang

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Borobudur

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

15 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.

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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Prambanan

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

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

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  • 45 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 Magelang.

Mertoyudan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

6 km awayPop. 69,871

Mungkid

🇮🇩 Indonesia

14 km away

Muntilan

🇮🇩 Indonesia

15 km awayPop. 44,859

Temanggung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

17 km away

Gunung Kendil

🇮🇩 Indonesia

26 km awayPop. 1,273

Kebon Gunung

🇮🇩 Indonesia

28 km awayPop. 2,174

Ambarawa

🇮🇩 Indonesia

30 km awayPop. 63,193

Sleman

🇮🇩 Indonesia

31 km awayPop. 56,215

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