Magelang

Magelang is an administrative regency in Central Java that spans mountainous terrain between two volcanic peaks and contains multiple districts with rural villages. The landscape is shaped by rice fields and mountain rivers that flow through the area.

The regency was established in 1812 as an administrative unit when colonial officials appointed a local leader as regent. This administrative framework has remained the foundation of the region's organization to this day.

The region is a center for craft traditions and farming, where communities grow rice and corn and pass down skills across generations. Visitors can see how these practices shape daily life and the landscape.

The area sits at elevation where the climate is cool and rainy, so visitors should bring rain gear. The best time to visit is outside the heavy rainy seasons, when roads and paths are more accessible.

Multiple rivers originate in the surrounding mountains and supply water to the entire region for irrigation and daily use. These water sources are crucial for farming and shape how people and villages are distributed across the area.

Location: Central Java

Capital city: Mungkid

Elevation above the sea: 197 m

Shares border with: Magelang, Purworejo, Wonosobo, Temanggung, Semarang, Boyolali, Sleman, Kulon Progo

GPS coordinates: -7.65750,110.27306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 02:24