The zero point (0 KM) of Yogyakarta City is a point that becomes the benchmark for determining the distance between regions in Yogyakarta or other cities outside Yogyakarta.
Where is the point of zero kilometer of Yogyakarta City? Some people may have different answers. Some say that the zero point is located in the Royal Palace, North Square, or even between the two Banyan Trees in the middle. Overall, the location of the zero kilometer point is on the track between North Square and Ngejaman on the southern tip of Malioboro.
An official warning board in front of a former Senisono building can be a clue where exactly the zero point is located. The point is certainly around the intersection of the road in front of him. In the late 70s to early 80's, in the middle of this crossroad there was still a city fountain. It is also possible that the location of the zero kilometer is at this fountain location.
Area around the point of zero this kilometer is a historical tourist area of ancient buildings are often also called the loji, the old buildings of great Dutch heritage. Zero kilometer area is also a center of economy for the people of Yogyakarta because of its strategic location. Call it the area of Malioboro, Beringharjo Market, Kyai Ahmad Dahlan road area, and Wijilan street area that never deserted and always crowded with tourists.
At night, along the sidewalks around the crossroads of Jend. Ahmad Yani and KH Ahmad Dahlan street became a young place to hang out to spend the night and also became a gathering place for certain communities to express and seek inspiration. In the area of One March General Attack Monument which is also still in the zero kilometer area is also often used for music concerts.