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Yogyakarta

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Yogyakarta month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yogyakarta are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 31–31°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 21°C), and November the wettest (about 396 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.423.13217.6
February29.523.13477.5
March29.923.23148.5
April30.323.32429.4
May30.923.01639.9
June30.722.314410.1
July30.521.25110.4
August30.921.25210.4
September31.422.111310.1
October31.122.92119.3
November30.023.23967.9
December29.623.22907.9

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People associated with this place

  • K. H. Ahmad Dahlan (1868–1923)

    founder of Muhammadiyah

  • Diponegoro (1785–1855)

    Javanese prince and National Hero of Indonesia

  • Siti Munjiyah (1896–1955)

    women's movement activist

  • Wikan Sakarinto (born 1975)

    academic and politician

  • Suharto (1921–2008)

    second and longest-serving President of Indonesia and military dictator

Historical figures

  • K. H. Ahmad Dahlan

    founder of Muhammadiyah, born in Yogyakarta

  • Diponegoro

    Javanese prince and National Hero of Indonesia

  • Siti Munjiyah

    women's movement activist

  • Suharto

    second and longest-serving President of Indonesia and military dictator

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Isteri

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Yogyakarta. Newspaper from Dutch East Indies.

  • Kedaulatan Rakyat (KR)

    Major and one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in Yogyakarta

Buildings and landmarks

  • Affandi Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Art museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

  • Fort Vredeburg

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Museum on Java island.

  • Ratu Boko Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Archaeological site in Java, Indonesia.

  • Tugu Yogyakarta

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Monument in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

  • Sonobudoyo Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

  • Kauman Great Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Yogyakarta. Mosque in Indonesia.

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01 · Overview

Yogyakarta, in brief

Yogyakarta is a city situated in the south-central part of the island of Java, operating as the capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Positioned at coordinates -7.80139 latitude and 110.36472 longitude, this urban center holds the status of the sole Indonesian royal city still governed by a monarchy.

Royal foundations and ancient echoes The settlement traces historical roots through various epochs, including the ancient Mataram Kingdom and the Majapahit Empire. Later, the southeastern district of Kota functioned as the capital of the Mataram Sultanate between 1587 and 1613.

A historical turning point During the Indonesian National Revolution, a monumental historical shift placed the city at the center of the nation's political survival. Yogyakarta served as the capital of Indonesia from 1946 to 1948, utilizing Gedung Agung as the official office of the president.

Cultural preservation and scholarly pursuits As a recognized hub for classical Javanese fine arts and culture, the municipality fosters practices such as batik textiles, ballet, drama, literature, music, poetry, silversmithing, visual arts, and wayang puppetry. Additionally, the location functions as a prominent center of Indonesian education, housing a large student population alongside numerous institutions, most notably Gadjah Mada University.

Demographic and administrative framework Official mid-2023 estimates placed the municipal population at 375,699 residents, consisting of 182,840 men and 192,859 women. Administrative organization divides the municipality into fourteen kemantren subdivisions, a designation unique to this special region within Indonesia. Furthermore, the territory achieves the highest Human Development Index score among all Indonesian regencies and cities, registering at 0.887.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Yogyakarta located and what are its coordinates?

Yogyakarta is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -7.8014, 110.3647, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta has a recorded population of approximately 375,699 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Yogyakarta?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Yogyakarta include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.

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