Wates lies along the southern lowlands of Kulon Progo, between the Menoreh Hills and the nearby Indian Ocean coast. It is the administrative centre of Kulon Progo Regency in Yogyakarta’s Special Region, where agricultural districts extend toward Java’s southern shore. Wates railway station links the town with Java’s rail network, while Yogyakarta International Airport is located in neighbouring Temon. Kulon Progo is also known for geblek, a chewy fried snack made from cassava starch. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Kulon Progo area to extend your view of southern Yogyakarta.
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