Ambal

The district of Ambal spans across 62.41 square kilometers of land, containing 32 villages and housing more than 55,000 residents in Central Java.

From 1828 to 1872, Ambal functioned as a Kadipaten, a regional administrative division under the leadership of K.R.A.H. Poerbanagara, with its capital in Ambalresmi village.

During Eid al-Fitr celebrations, the district organizes annual horse racing events that draw participants and spectators from surrounding communities in Central Java.

The district administration center operates in Ambalresmi and Kenoyojayan villages, offering public services and maintaining communication through local government channels.

Local culinary traditions feature Sate Ambal, a distinct satay preparation that incorporates a special tempeh-based sauce unlike other Indonesian satay variations.

Location: Kebumen

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

GPS coordinates: -7.76111,109.74361

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:18