Magelang
City in Central Java, Indonesia
Magelang is one of six cities in Central Java, Indonesia, that are administratively independent of the regencies in which they lie geographically. Each of these cities is governed by a mayor rather than a bupati. Magelang City covers an area of 18.56 km2 and had a population of 118,227 at the 2010 census and 121,526 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid-2024 was 128,709. It is geographically located in the middle of the Magelang Regency, between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing in the south of the province, and lies 43 km north of Yogyakarta, 15 km north of Mungkid and 75 km south of Semarang, the capital of Central Java.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 124,912
- Coordinates
- -7.471, 110.218
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 350 m
Overview of Magelang
Magelang is a medium-sized town in Indonesia. Population figures land around 124,912. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, culture and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Magelang
Nature in Magelang
(14)Nature in Magelang covers Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Magelang's own activity tags.
Culture in Magelang
(7)Magelang records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Magelang. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Sports in Magelang
(5)Under sports, Magelang is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Slopes, Trail Running and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Magelang's own activity tags.
Adventure in Magelang
(2)Magelang's adventure entries include Climbing and Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Magelang's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Magelang
(2)Wellness in Magelang covers Spa and Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Magelang's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Magelang
(1)Nightlife lovers get Festival. All of it is drawn from Magelang's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Magelang
(1)On the water sports side, Magelang offers Rafting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Magelang. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Magelang
(1)Looking for other activities? Magelang has Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Magelang's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Magelang
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Indonesia; once there, walking covers most of Magelang. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Magelang that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Magelang known for?
- Magelang is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Indonesia with around 124,912 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Magelang?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Lakes in Magelang. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Magelang?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Magelang located?
- Administratively, Magelang sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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