Gombong

Located in Central Java, Gombong spans 19.48 square kilometers with a population of 50,300 residents across fourteen administrative villages at an elevation of 26 meters.

Fort Van der Wijck, built in 1818 under Dutch colonial rule, contains sixteen military barracks and served as a training center for the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.

The residents of Gombong communicate in Banyumasan, a specific form of the Javanese language that represents the local traditions of this southern Central Java region.

The Wonokriyo market, established in 1996, functions as the primary commercial center where vendors sell local products and fresh produce to residents and visitors.

The district features several dinosaur statues positioned at key locations including Fort Van der Wijck, Tirta Manggala Swimming Pools, and the Sempor Reservoir.

Location: Kebumen

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Website: https://kec-gombong.kebumenkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.60528,109.51516

Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:17