Wonosobo Regency
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Wonosobo is a regency in Central Java, Indonesia. It is located at , 120 km from Semarang. The regency is located in Dieng Plateau.
Its regencial capital is Wonosobo. Its area is 984.68 km² and population of 700,000.
[edit] Etymology
The word "Wonosobo" is derived from Javanese Wanasaba, which in turn came from Sanskrit Vanasabhā. It literally means 'the gathering place in the forest'.
[edit] External links
- Official site (in Indonesian)