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
Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
Salatiga is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Gunung Kendil, 24km from Mount Merapi.
Salatiga is a city located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 201,369, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Salatiga 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 Salatiga to your route.
Salatiga (Javanese: ꦯꦭꦠꦶꦒ) is a city in Central Java province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 54.98 km2 (21.23 sq mi) and had a population of 192,322 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 198,971 (comprising 98,571 males and 100,400 females). Located between the cities of Semarang andRead more
Surakarta, and administratively an independent city enclaved within Semarang Regency, it sits at the foot of Mount Merbabu (3,142 m (10,308 ft)) and Mount Telomoyo, and has a relatively cool climate due to its elevated position. Salatiga is a part of the Semarang metropolitan area.
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Salatiga is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.3319 latitude, 110.4928 longitude.
Salatiga has a population of approximately 201,369 people, making it a city in Indonesia.
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natural wonder
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
Enormous 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Java with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
A 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Java with towering spires dedicated to the Trimurti of Hinduism.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The living royal palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, a center of Javanese culture with traditional dance performances and fine arts.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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