Magelang
A Central Java city set between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing, Magelang is thick with historic churches and sits close to water, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region — most notably the temples around Yogyakarta, a short drive to the south. The city also hosts a military academy and serves as an administrative centre, giving it a dual character as both a working institutional city and a base for exploring one of Indonesia's most monument-rich landscapes.
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- Population121,526
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.8 mi
Magelang: quick answers
Where is Magelang?
Magelang is in Indonesia, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Yogyakarta.
How do you get to Magelang?
The nearest airport is Yogyakarta (JOG), about 1 hr 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Magelang?
The warmest month is April, averaging 24°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is January, with about 440 mm17.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Magelang?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums and 96 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Magelang?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Salatiga, Purworejo and Pakualaman.