Mungkid

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Mungkid is the capital of Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The town center is located in the village of Sawitan. All government offices or agencies of Magelang regency are located here, including the offices owned by private parties. Mungkid town was founded on March 22, 1984 to replace the city of Magelang as the capital town of Magelang regency. Each March 22 is celebrated by the citizens of Magelang regency as Mungkid's anniversary. Many people consider this town as an administrative town and alternative city. The major Buddhist temple of Borobudur is about 4 km from the center of Mungkid. ()

Local name: Mungkid, Magelang Area: 3.86 mi²Coordinates: 7°33'45"S, 110°15'4"E

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Central JavaIndonesia

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Nearby attractions include: Borobudur Temple Compounds, Mount Tidar, Mendut, Pawon.

4.5 miSW
, Temple, Buddhist architecture
Borobudur Temple Compounds, Borobudur
115 min walk • The Borobudur Temple Compounds stand as a testament to Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and are a must-see for any traveler visiting the island of Java. This majestic Buddhist monument, dating back to the 9th century, is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a...
5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Tidar, Magelang
129 min walk • Mount Tidar is a small hill in the vicinity of Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is located in the south of Magelang, on the beginning of 40 km road to Yogyakarta. On the other side of the hill, there is a golf course.
3.3 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Art gallery
Mendut, Borobudur
85 min walk • Mendut is a ninth-century Buddhist temple, located in Mendut village, Mungkid sub-district, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The temple is located about three kilometres east from Borobudur. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line.
3.7 miSW
Buddhist temple built in the 9th century
Pawon, Magelang
95 min walk • Pawon is a Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia.
3.2 miSE
Temple, Historical place
Candi Ngawen, Borobudur
82 min walk • Ngawen is an 8th-century Buddhist temple compound in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Located in Ngawen village, Muntilan sub-district, 6 km to the east of Mendut temple or 5 km to the south of Muntilan town center. Ngawen temple compound consists of five temples, however today only one is successfully reconstructed.
5.9 miSE
Temple
Gunung Wukir, Borobudur
150 min walk • Gunung Wukir temple, or Canggal temple, or also known as Shivalinga is a Shivaite Hindu temple dated from the early 8th century, located in Canggal hamlet, Kadiluwih village, Salam subdistrict, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.
5.7 miSW
Historical place, View point, Church
Gereja Ayam, Borobudur
146 min walk • Gereja Ayam is the common nickname for an unusually shaped church in the area of Magelang in Central Java, Indonesia. The nickname, which translates to "chicken church" in English, arose because the structure's shape resembles a hen to most onlookers, although the builder intended it to be the shape of a dove.
3.3 miSW
9th-century temple and monastery
Mendut Temple, Magelang
84 min walk • Mendut is a ninth-century Buddhist temple, located in Mendut village, Mungkid sub-district, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The temple is located about three kilometres east from Borobudur. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line.
5.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Muhammadiyah University of Magelang, Magelang
143 min walk • Muhammadiyah University of Magelang is a private university that belongs to Muhammadiyah organisation. The university was founded in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia on August 31, 1964.
5.7 miNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Abu Bakrin Stadium, Magelang
146 min walk • Abu Bakrin Stadium is a football stadium in the city of Magelang, Indonesia. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people. It is the home stadium of PPSM Sakti Magelang.