Mungkid

Mungkid Town
Nickname(s): Kota Mungkid
Motto: Mungkid Kota Budaya
Mungkid Town
Coordinates: 7°28′0″S 110°13′0″E / 7.46667°S 110.21667°E / -7.46667; 110.21667Coordinates: 7°28′0″S 110°13′0″E / 7.46667°S 110.21667°E / -7.46667; 110.21667
Country	Indonesia
Province	Central Java
Regency	Magelang Regency
Area
• Total	10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation	350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
• Total	68,227
• Density	3.524/km2 (9.13/sq mi)
Time zone	WIB (UTC+7)
Area code(s)	+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 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 alternatives city. Mungkid town tour are on track to Borobudur temple which is about 4 km from the center of this town.

History

Post-independence based on UU Nomor 22 Tahun 1948, City of Magelang’s status as the capital town of Magelang regency. However, based on Law No. 13 of 1950, the city of Magelang stands alone as the area given the right to manage their own household. So there is a choice to move the capital town of Magelang regency to other areas. Besides other considerations are more oriented to the future transfer of the capital on regional development strategy that can be a stimulator for the growth and development of the region. Furthermore, from four alternatives the district capital prepared Mungkid, Muntilan, Secang and Mertoyudan. Finally, Mertoyudan districts and Mungkid districts in the town center of Sawitan selected to be the capital city of Magelang regency in the name of Mungkid Town by PP Nomor 21 Tahun 1982. Inauguration Mungkid Town conducted on March 22, 1984 by Central Java Governor HM Ismail. Momentum is what used to be the basis Anniversary of the Mungkid Town. At this time, better known in Magelang regency of the Mungkid Town anniversary of the Day of Magelang regency due date and the month is still not known exactly the year 1801 is set to day of Magelang regency.

Villages

1. Ambartawang
2. Blondho
3. Bojong
4. Bumireja
5. Gondhang
6. Mendut
7. Mungkid
8. Ngrajek
9. Pabèlan
10. Pagersari
11. Paremana
12. Pragawati
13. Rambeanak
14. Sawitan
15. Senden
16. Treka

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