Wonogiri, Administrative regency in Central Java, Indonesia
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Location: Central Java
Capital city: Wonogiri
Elevation above the sea: 427 m
Shares border with: Gunungkidul, Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, Magetan, Ponorogo, Pacitan
Website: http://wonogirikab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -7.91667,111.00000
Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:34
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