natural wonder
Mount Merapi
Indonesia's most active volcano north of Yogyakarta, with jeep tours and viewpoints on the Kaliurang approach road.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
Ungaran sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ambarawa, 45km from Mount Merapi.
Ungaran is a city located in Central Java, Indonesia. With a population of 171,378, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ungaran 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 Ungaran to your route.
Ungaran (Dutch: Oengaran) is a town and adjacent areas in Central Java Province of Indonesia. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Semarang Regency in that province. Ungaran is located at -7° 8' 17", 110° 24' 18" at an elevation of 319 metres. It encompasses two districts (kecamatan) within the RegencyRead more
- Ungaran Barat (West Ungaran) covering 35.96 km2 with a population of 82,815 in 2024, and Ungaran Timur (East Ungaran) covering 37.99 km2 with a population of 83,610 in 2024.
In the 19th century, defensive posts were established between Semarang and Surakarta to control the trade route between the two cities. A fort known as Fort Ontmoeting was established in Ungaran.
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Ungaran is located in Central Java, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -7.1397 latitude, 110.4050 longitude.
Ungaran has a population of approximately 171,378 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Enormous 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Java with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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