Ngawi

Ngawi is an administrative regency in East Java, Indonesia, spreading across nineteen districts between rivers and farmland at different elevations. The landscape ranges from dozens of meters to over three thousand meters (roughly ten thousand feet) above sea level, shaping different climate zones.

A fortress from around the mid-nineteenth century stands where two rivers meet and served as a military post under Dutch colonial rule. About half a million years ago, early humans lived in this region, as excavations show.

The population consists primarily of Javanese people practicing traditional customs, with two specialized districts, Widodaren and Padas, producing regional batik textiles.

The main route runs along the Trans-Java toll road, while a train station and bus terminal offer connections to surrounding cities. Public transport or arranged rides work best for reaching the scattered points of interest.

A museum displays around 1,500 fossils from the surrounding area, including traces of early human activity from prehistoric times. The finds come from excavation sites in the nearby region and offer insight into long-gone eras.

Location: Indonesia

Capital city: Ngawi

Elevation above the sea: 3,148 m

Shares border with: Bojonegoro, Madiun, Magetan, Karanganyar, Sragen, Grobogan, Blora

Website: http://ngawikab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.40111,111.44500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:25