Sleman

Sleman is an administrative area in the northern part of Yogyakarta on the island of Java, spread across multiple neighborhoods. The landscape alternates between fertile rice paddies in the lowlands and forested slopes leading toward the Merapi volcano.

The area was under Sailendra dynasty rule during the 8th century, when several Buddhist temples were built. Later, the territory became part of the Mataram Kingdom and developed into an important agricultural center.

Residents use the name Sleman in daily conversation to refer to their home area, while travelers often focus on individual neighborhoods. Local markets sell handmade batik and ceramics that families produce in small workshops following traditional methods.

Many visitors use the area as a base for day trips to nearby temples and the volcano. Main roads are easy to navigate, while smaller paths through villages and fields are more accessible on foot or by bicycle.

The area is known for growing salak pondoh, a sweet palm fruit with a scaly brown skin. Visitors can tour the orchards and buy the fruit directly from farmers who have cultivated it for generations.

Location: Yogyakarta

Inception: August 8, 1950

Capital city: Sleman

Elevation above the sea: 251 m

Shares border with: Yogyakarta, Gunungkidul, Bantul, Kulon Progo, Magelang, Klaten

Website: http://slemankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.68167,110.32333

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:33