Bantul, Administrative region in Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia.
The regency spans across 506.85 square kilometers of land between Yogyakarta city in the north and the Indian Ocean in the south.
The 2006 earthquake measuring 6.4 on the magnitude scale caused extensive destruction in Bantul, affecting 80 percent of buildings and resulting in 2,000 casualties.
The residents of Bantul maintain traditional crafts, including pottery production in specialized workshops, and prepare regional dishes like Sate Klathak and Geplak.
Regular minibuses connect the main Yogyakarta bus station to Bantul, providing access to banks, medical clinics, schools, and government offices.
The regency contains nesting grounds for sea turtles at Gua Cemara Beach and Pelangi Beach, with nesting periods occurring during July and August.
Location: Yogyakarta
Capital city: Bantul
Elevation above the sea: 50 m
Shares border with: Yogyakarta, Kulon Progo, Sleman, Gunungkidul
Website: http://bantulkab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -7.88461,110.33411
Latest update: June 17, 2025 12:24
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