Wates is the capital of Kulon Progo Regency, in Yogyakarta Special Region on Java, Indonesia. It is located about 25 km to the west of Yogyakarta. Climate Wates has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from May to September and heavy rainfall from October to April. Other places in Indonesia There are numerous other districts and villages in Indonesia named Wates (see Wikipedia Indonesia disambiguation page ). References Kulon Progo Regency Districts of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Regency seats of the Special Region of Yogyakarta