Banyumas Regency

Banyumas Regency

*Kabupaten Banyumas*
Banyumas Regency Kabupaten Banyumas
Regency
	Alun-alun Banyumas
	Seal
	Motto(s): Rarasing Rasa Wiwaraning Praja
	Location within Central Java
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	Coordinates: 7°36′42″S 109°21′13″E / 7.61167°S 109.35361°ECoordinates: 7°36′42″S 109°21′13″E / 7.61167°S 109.35361°E
Country	Indonesia
Province	Central Java
Capital	Purwokerto
Government
• Regent	Achmad Husein
• Vice Regent	Sadewo Tri Lastiono
Area
• Total	1,327.59 km2 (512.59 sq mi)
Population (2020 Census)
• Total	1,776,918
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (IWST)
Area code	(+62) 281
Website	banyumaskab.go.id

The house of the resident of Banyumas c. 1905

Train at Banjoemas (Banyumas)

Banyumas (Javanese: ꦧꦚꦸꦩꦱ꧀, formerly spelt "Banjoemas", Regency is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in the southwestern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is the town of Purwokerto. It covers an area of 1,327.59 km², and had a population of 1,554,527 at the 2010 Census^[2] and 1,776,918 at the 2020 Census.^[3]

The term Banyumasan is also used as an adjective referring to the culture, language and peoples of the wider Banyumas area, equivalent to the pre-independence Banyumas Residency. The language of Banyumasan is of Austronesian origin, and is usually considered to be a dialect of Javanese.

Administrative districts[]

Banyumas Regency comprises twenty-seven districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census^[4] and the 2020 Census.^[5] The table also gives the location of the district administrative centres.

District	Area in km²	Population 2010 Census	Population 2020 Census	Admin centre
	102.66	43,330	49,870	Lumbir
	60.78	73,048	83,695	Wangon
	48.16	57,052	66,431	Tunjung
	49.64	45,268	52,847	Rawalo
	54.00	55,746	67,140	Gambarsari
	60.71	62,385	72,383	Kecila
	60.01	49,790	57,717	Kebokura
	52.03	41,013	50,158	Kamulyan
	40.11	31,827	37,540	Somagede
	35.73	45,956	56,800	Kalibagor
Banyumas	38.09	45,617	52,878	Sudagaran
	43.23	50,357	60,637	Notog
	37.86	30,804	36,981	Purwojati
	66.50	89,899	102,326	Ajibarang Kulon
	93.95	45,154	53,349	Gumelar
	92.70	64,424	75,576	Banjaranyar
	105.34	108,852	124,684	Pernasidi
	32.50	57,195	67,269	Karangkemiri
	60.22	51,118	61,771	Kedungbanteng
Baturraden	45.53	47,152	53,514	Rempoah
	53.42	74,638	93,160	Sumbang
	25.92	72,148	81,737	Kembaran
	29.92	76,903	89,184	Sokaraja Kulon
(South Purwokerto)	13.75	70,519	72,304	Karangklesem
(West Purwokerto)	7.40	49,083	52,802	Rejasari
(East Purwokerto)	8.42	57,112	54,585	Purwokerto Wetan
(North Purwokerto)	9.01	57,237	49,580	Bancarkembar
Totals	1,327.59	1,554,527	1,776,918	Purwokerto

Tourism[]

Curug Cipendok

Curug Cipendok is a waterfall 93 metres high, about 15 kilometres west of Purwokerto, 500 metres from the road through a walking trail. It is still natural and is easily accessible on a good road, although there is no public transportation yet. The area surrounding the location belongs to Perhutani, a Forest State Company.^[6] North of the capital of Purwokerto, Baturraden Resort features views from the slopes of Mount Slamet.^[7] And 8 km to Baturaden, there a Curug Cehenk, this is a waterfall 73 meters, there is an object to holiday.^[8]

Among the religious tourism sites in Banyumas is Saka Tunggal Mosque, established in 1871.^[9]

References[]

^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
^ Biro Pusat Statristik, Jakarta, 2011.
^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
^ "Curug Cipendok - Banyumas". Retrieved July 31, 2013.
^ "Menyatu Dengan Alam di Wisata Baturaden" [Becoming One with Nature in Baturaden]. Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
^ "Wisata Curug Cehenk" [Curug Cehenk destination]. Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
^ Abdulrahman, Robin (17 November 2014). "Minim Fasilitas, Objek Wisata Masjid Saka Tunggal Sepi Pengunjung" [Minimal Facilities, the Tourist Attraction of Saka Tunggal Mosque Lacks Visitors] (in Indonesian). Radio Republik Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.

External links[]

Official site of Banyumas District Government Archived 2020-06-24 at the Wayback Machine (in Indonesian)

[1] Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

[2] Biro Pusat Statristik, Jakarta, 2011.

[3] Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

[4] Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.

[5] Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

[6] "Curug Cipendok - Banyumas". Retrieved July 31, 2013.

[7] "Menyatu Dengan Alam di Wisata Baturaden" [Becoming One with Nature in Baturaden]. Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.

[8] "Wisata Curug Cehenk" [Curug Cehenk destination]. Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.

[9] Abdulrahman, Robin (17 November 2014). "Minim Fasilitas, Objek Wisata Masjid Saka Tunggal Sepi Pengunjung" [Minimal Facilities, the Tourist Attraction of Saka Tunggal Mosque Lacks Visitors] (in Indonesian). Radio Republik Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.

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