Blitar Regency

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blitar Regency
Regency
Official seal of Blitar Regency
Seal
Motto(s): 
Hurub Hambangun Praja
"The Spirit Build Country"
Location within East Java
Location within East Java
Blitar Regency is located in Java
Blitar Regency
Blitar Regency
Location in Java and Indonesia
Coordinates: 8°08′00″S 112°15′00″E / 8.13333°S 112.25°E / -8.13333; 112.25Coordinates: 8°08′00″S 112°15′00″E / 8.13333°S 112.25°E / -8.13333; 112.25
Country Indonesia
ProvinceEast Java
Capital
Government
 • RegentRini Syarifah
 • Vice RegentRahmat Santoso
Area
 • Total1,588.79 km2 (613.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)[1]
 • Total1,223,745
 • Density770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 342
Websiteblitarkab.go.id

Blitar Regency is a regency in East Java, Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,558.79 km2 and had a population of 1,116,639 at the 2010 Census[2] and 1,223,745 at the 2020 Census.[3] Since 2010, its capital has been located in , after sharing the same capital with Blitar city for more than a century.[4] Blitar city is now a separate administrative entity, enclaved within the regency but completely independent from it.

History[]

Blitar Regency as an administrative area is believed to be established in 5 August 1324 AD during the reign of King Jayanegara (1309-1328).[5]

Administrative districts[]

Blitar Regency (excluding the city) is divided into twenty-two districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 Census[6] and the 2020 Census.[7] The table also includes the number of administrative villages (rural desa and urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes. The districts are grouped into southern and northern sectors, which have no administrative or legal significance, but highlight the much lower density in the south of the regency (adjoining the sea) compared with the north (centred on Blitar city).

Name Area
in km2		 Pop'n
Census
2010[8]		 Pop'n
Census
2020[9]		 No.
of
vill.		 Post
code
Bakung 111.24 25,011 27,340 11 66163
Wonotirto (a) 164.54 35,253 37,920 8 66173
Panggungrejo (b) 119.54 40,551 42,300 10 66174
Wates (c) 68.76 27,688 30,150 8 66194
Binangun 76.79 42,717 45,860 12 66193
Sutojayan 44.20 46,837 51,080 11 66172
Kademangan 105.28 63,519 69,710 15 66161
Totals -
South sector		 689.85 281,576 304,360 75
Kanigoro 55.55 72,919 81,770 12 66171
Talun 49.78 59,167 65,420 14 66183
Selopuro 39.29 39,319 43,900 8 66184
Kesamben 56.96 48,418 53,030 10 66191
Selorejo 52.23 34,784 38,620 10 66192
Doko 70.95 37,648 40,700 10 66186
Wlingi 66.36 49,902 53,720 9 66185
Gandusari 88.23 66,337 73,240 14 66187
Garum 65.56 62,025 68,310 9 66182
Nglegok 92.56 67,479 74,810 11 66181
Sanankulon 33.33 53,040 57,530 12 66151
Ponggok 103.83 96,783 108,170 15 66153
Srengat 53.98 62,071 67,720 16 66152
Wonodadi 40.35 45,830 49,100 11 66155
Udananu 40.98 39,341 43,370 12 66154
Totals -
North sector		 898.94 835,063 919,385 173
Totals - Regency 1,588.79 1,116,639 1,223,745 248

Notes: (a) including 7 small offshore islands. (b) including 13 small offshore islands. (c) including 8 small offshore islands.

Temples[]

Because of its strategic location, Blitar has been important for religious activities in the past, especially Hindu. The most famous temple in this area is Candi Penataran located in Penataran village, Nglegok District. According to history, Candi Penataran used to be a temple state or the main temple of the kingdom. Candi Penataran was built when King offered sima to adore sira majesty of Lord Palah in the year 1119 Saka (1197 AD).

Other temples are scattered throughout Blitar, including :

  • Candi Bacem
  • Candi Gambar Wetan
  • Candi Kalicilik
  • Candi Kotes
  • Candi Sawentar
  • Candi Sumbernanas
  • Candi Plumbangan
  • Candi Simping
  • Candi Tepas
  • Candi Wringin Branjang

Beaches[]

  • Jolosutro Beach
  • Pangi Beach
  • Peh Pulo Beach
  • Serang Beach
  • Tambakrejo Beach

References[]

  1. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  2. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 3 Tahun 2010 tentang Pemindahan ibu kota Kabupaten Blitar dari wilayah Kota Blitar ke wilayah Kecamatan Kanigoro, Kabupaten Blitar, Provinsi Jawa Timur Archived October 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Sejarah Kabupaten Blitar". Pemerintah Kabupaten Blitar. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  6. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  7. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  8. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  9. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
Stub icon

This East Java location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by .

  • v
  • t
Retrieved from ""