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Magelang is one of six cities in Central Java, each of which is governed by a mayor rather than a bupati. It is located in the middle of the Magelang Regency, between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing in Central Java Province, Indonesia. Magelang is located 43 km north of Yogyakarta, 15 km north of Mungkid and 75 km south of Semarang, the capital of Central Java.Landscape of Magelang CityMagelang City is a small city which is located in a fertile agricultural area and one of the most densely populated regions on Central Java. Magelang City has two borders. The western border is Progo River and the Eastern Boones Elo River. The city is divided into three districts and several sub-districts.Magelang Utara (North Magelang): Kramat Utara Kramat Selatan Kedungsari Wates Potrobangsan Magelang Tengah (Central Magelang): Magelang Cacaban Kemirirejo Gelangan Panjang Rejowinangun Utara Magelang Selatan (South Magelang): Tidar Utara Tidar Selatan Rejowinangun Selatan Magersari Jurangombo Utara Jurangombo SelatanHistoryMagelang was established on 11 April 907. Magelang was then known as a village called Mantyasih, which is now known as Meteseh.