Purworejo, Administrative division in Central Java, Indonesia
Purworejo encompasses 1,081 square kilometers of land in the southern region of Central Java, containing sixteen distinct administrative districts and numerous villages.
The region's earliest documented history appears in the Kayu Ara Hiwang inscription from October 901, marking its connection to the Ancient Mataram Hindu Period.
The regency follows the motto Purworejo Berirama, reflecting local values through principles of cleanliness, order, safety, and natural growth in the community.
Transportation access includes regular services at Kutoarjo Station, connecting the region to major cities through the southern Java railway network.
The region produces numerous professionals in government and military sectors, with many graduates serving in high-ranking positions throughout Indonesia.
Location: Central Java
Capital city: Purworejo
Elevation above the sea: 114 m
Shares border with: Kebumen, Wonosobo, Magelang, Kulon Progo
Website: http://purworejokab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -7.71667,110.01667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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