Mungkid
Mungkid Town | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Kota Mungkid | |
| Motto: Mungkid Kota Budaya | |
| Coordinates: 7°28′0″S 110°13′0″E / 7.46667°S 110.21667°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Central Java |
| Regency | Magelang Regency |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.23 km2 (15.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate) | |
• Total | 76,778 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Area code | +62293 |
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 there, including the offices owned by private parties. Mungkid town was founded on 22 March 1984 to replace the city of Magelang as the capital town of Magelang regency. Each 22nd of March is celebrated by the citizens of Magelang Regency as Mungkid's anniversary. Many people consider this town as an administrative town and alternative city (although it does not have city status). The major Buddhist temple of Borobudur is about 4 km from the center of Mungkid.