Magetan Regency
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| Magetan Kabupaten Magetan |
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| — Regency — | |
| Motto: Memayu Hayuning Bawana Suka Ambangun | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Drs.H Sumantri,MM |
| Area | |
| • Total | 672.70 km2 (259.73 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 621,000 |
| • Density | 923.1/km2 (2,390.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +7 |
| Website | http://www.magetan.go.id |
Magetan is a regency (kabupaten) of East Java, Indonesia.
Within Magetan there is a subdivision also called Magetan. Magetan has a famous lake called Sarangan Lake which is located in the Sarangan District. The chairman of "Jawa Pos Group", a famous newspaper in Indonesia, Dahlan Iskan, was born here. Also Prof. Dr. Samaun Samadikun (ex-Chief LIPI), and Charis Suhud (ex-Vice Chief MPR).
[edit] Culinary
Culinary specialities from Magetan are:
- Tepo tahu
- Getuk pisang, made from banana (from Kauman District)
- Kurmelo, made from orange skin with dates addition
- Lempeng, snack made from dried rice
[edit] Famous Locations
- Mount Lawu
- Cetho Temple
- Sarangan Lake, famous lake in East Java
- Tirtosari Waterfall, near Sarangan Lake
- Ngancar Waterfall, in Ngerong District
- Taman Toga (Herbal Medicine Park), in Plaosan District
- Leather Product's Center, at Sawo Street, famous Leather Production in East Java beside Tanggulangin (Sidoarjo)
- Military Airport: Lanud Iswahyudi
[edit] References
Book "Apa dan Siapa Magetan", issued by Pemerintah Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Magetan, 1987
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Coordinates: 7°39′S 111°22′E / 7.65°S 111.367°E
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