Magetan Regency

Magetan
Kabupaten Magetan
—  Regency  —
Motto: Memayu Hayuning Bawana Suka Ambangun
Country  Indonesia
Province East Java
Government
 • Regent Drs.H Sumantri,MM
Area
 • Total 672.70 km2 (259.7 sq mi)
Highest elevation 1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Lowest elevation 500 m (1,640 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).

Culinary

Culinary specialities from Magetan are:

Famous Locations

References

Book "Apa dan Siapa Magetan", issued by Pemerintah Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Magetan, 1987