Probolinggo Regency
Probolinggo Regency | |
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Motto(s): Prasaja Ngesti Wibawa (By modesty for the sake of dignity) | |
Coordinates:7°44′07″S113°28′18″E/ 7.73528°S 113.47167°E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | East Java |
Anniversary | 18 April 1746 |
Capital | Kraksaan |
Government | |
• Regent | Puput Tantriana Sari |
• Vice Regent | Timbul Prihanjoko |
Area | |
• Total | 1,696.17 km2(654.89 sq mi) |
Population (mid 2023 estimate[1]) | |
• Total | 1,163,859 |
• Density | 690/km2(1,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7(IWST) |
Area code | (+62) 335 |
Website | probolinggokab |
Probolinggo Regency(Indonesian:Kabupaten Probolinggo) is aregencyinEast Javaprovince ofIndonesia.It covers an area of 1,696.17 sq. km, and had a population of 1,096,244 at the 2010 Census[2]and 1,152,537 at the 2020 Census;[3]the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 1,163,859 (comprising 573,945 males and 589,914 females).[1]Its capital was formerly the city ofProbolinggo,but (after that city became an independent administrative entity) the capital is now at the town ofKraksaan.
History[edit]
Indonesian National Revolution[edit]
The Dutch marines landed inSitubondoon 21 July 1947. They did not meet much resistance from Indonesian forces. Some of them headed west to attacked Probolinggo from the east of the regency. At 16.15 on the same day, the forces supported by armored vehicles already arrived atKraksaan.At 17.30, they already held thedowntown area.[4]On 22 July morning, the Dutch seized the port of the city. They then set up perimeter near the railway, but met heavy resistance there. At night, Indonesian forces launched a counter-attack that made the Dutch forces pulled back to the port area. On 23 July, the Dutch launched an attack in Ledok Ombo village killing 15 soldiers of Indonesian forces.[5]
Indonesian forces launched small scale attacks to the Dutch defensive posts until early August. They also conducted scorched earth strategy to prevent the Dutch forces utilizing Indonesian facilities and food supply.[6]
Government[edit]
The administration of Probolinggo city (kota) and Probolinggo regency (kabupaten) has repeatedly been separated and merged. There was a separation of government of Probolinggo city (kotapraja) and the regency based on Ordonantie dated 20 June 1918. Then, according on Ordonantie of 9 August 1928, the city was abolished and the area was merged again into the regency.[7]
Under theJapanese occupation,the administrations were once again separated.[7]The city (under Japanese rule, the level was calledshi) mayor (shico) was Gapar Wiryosudibyo, a middle school teacher, while the regency (ken) regent was Nyais Wiryosubroto. Both Probolinggo (shi and ken) were under an administration of Malang-shu (residency).[8]
During theNational Revolution,on 13 August 1948 the city was abolished again and was absorbed into the regency. Then, after theDutch recognition of Indonesian independence,the city and regency were separated again.[7]
Administrative districts[edit]
Late Dutch East Indies era[edit]
In late Dutch East Indies rule, there were 3 districts in Probolinggo Regency: Probolinggo, Tongas, and Sukapura. Probolinggo District itself was divided into 5onderdistriks namely Probolinggo, Kanigaran, Wonoasih, Bantaran, and Leces.[9]
Current[edit]
Probolinggo Regency now consists of twenty-fourdistricts(kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and population totals from the 2010 Census[2]and the 2020 Census,[3]together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1]The table also includes the number ofadministrative villagesin each district (totaling 325 ruraldesaand 5 urbankelurahan- the latter all in Kraksaan District), and its postal codes. Each district has the same name as its administrative centre.
Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n Census 2010 |
Pop'n Census 2020 |
Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 |
No. of villages |
Post codes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35.13.01 | Sukapura | 102.08 | 19,571 | 19,644 | 19,564 | 12 | 67254 |
35.13.02 | Sumber | 141.88 | 26,138 | 26,038 | 25,904 | 9 | 67263 |
35.13.03 | Kuripan | 66.75 | 29,254 | 30,196 | 30,318 | 7 | 67262 |
35.13.04 | Bantaran | 42.13 | 40,641 | 43,150 | 43,680 | 10 | 67261(a) |
35.13.05 | Leces | 36.81 | 54,703 | 57,005 | 57,394 | 10 | 67273 |
35.13.20 | Tegalsiwalan | 41.74 | 36,221 | 36,830 | 36,818 | 12 | 67274 |
35.13.06 | Banyuanyar | 45.70 | 52,206 | 54,736 | 55,207 | 14 | 67275 |
35.13.07 | Tiris | 165.67 | 63,404 | 68,524 | 69,726 | 16 | 67287 |
35.13.08 | Krucil | 202.53 | 52,368 | 56,790 | 57,842 | 14 | 67288 |
35.13.09 | Gading | 146.85 | 48,113 | 53,338 | 54,675 | 19 | 67292 |
35.13.10 | Pakuniran | 113.85 | 42,244 | 44,075 | 44,391 | 17 | 67290 |
35.13.11 | Kotaanyar | 42.58 | 35,131 | 36,559 | 36,793 | 13 | 67293 |
35.13.12 | Paiton | 53.28 | 68,914 | 67,949 | 67,598 | 20 | 67291 |
35.13.13 | Besuk | 35.04 | 45,658 | 49,535 | 50,459 | 17 | 67283 |
35.13.14 | Kraksaan | 37.80 | 65,590 | 68,146 | 68,551 | 18(b) | 67282 |
35.13.15 | Krejengan | 34.43 | 38,036 | 40,430 | 40,940 | 17 | 67284 |
35.13.16 | Pajarakan | 21.34 | 33,667 | 33,936 | 33,839 | 12 | 67281 |
35.13.17 | Maron | 51.39 | 61,864 | 65,384 | 66,100 | 18 | 67276 |
35.13.18 | Gending | 36.61 | 39,098 | 41,815 | 42,419 | 13 | 67272 |
35.13.19 | Dringu | 31.13 | 50,737 | 53,642 | 54,235 | 14 | 67271 |
35.13.22 | Wonomerto | 45.67 | 38,569 | 40,868 | 41,346 | 11 | 67253 |
35.13.24 | Lumbang | 92.71 | 31,015 | 32,203 | 32,388 | 10 | 67255 |
35.13.23 | Tongas | 77.95 | 63,623 | 67,704 | 68,581 | 14 | 67252 |
35.13.21 | Sumberasih(c) | 30.25 | 59,479 | 64,040 | 65,091 | 13 | 67251 |
Totals | 1,696.17 | 1,096,244 | 1,152,537 | 1,163,859 | 330 |
Notes: (a) excluding the village of Besuk, which has a post code of 67283.
(b) comprises 5 urbankelurahan(Semampir, Patokan, Sidomukti, Kraksaan Wetan and Kandangjati Kulon) and 13 ruraldesa.
(c) includes the offshore island ofPulau Giliketapang.
Tourism[edit]
Probolinggo Regency has various tourist attractions includingMount Bromo,white water rafting at Pekalen River, and also theJabungBuddhist temple.
Rafting at Pekalen River[edit]
The location is about 1 hour fromBromo Tengger Semeru National Parkwhich Pekalen river cuts Probolinggo city. With difficulty up to grade 3+, there are many bat caves and also small waterfalls along the cliff of Pekalen river which are difficult to find at other rivers.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^abcBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024,Kabupaten Probolinggo Dalam Angka 2024(Katalog-BPS 1102001.3513)
- ^abBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^abBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^Sapto 2020,p. 70-73.
- ^Sapto 2020,p. 73-74.
- ^Sapto 2020,p. 75.
- ^abcSapto 2020,p. 19.
- ^Sapto 2020,p. 43-44.
- ^Sapto 2020,p. 34.
- ^"Arung Jeram Pekalen Probolinggo".RetrievedSeptember 13,2014.
- ^"Probolinggo Community".Archived fromthe originalon November 29, 2016.RetrievedSeptember 13,2016.
7°44′07″S113°28′18″E/ 7.73528°S 113.47167°E
Bibliography[edit]
- Sapto, Ari (2020).Gerilya Republik di Kota Probolinggo 1947-1949[Republic's Guerrilla in Probolinggo City 1947-1949]. Matapadi.ISBN978-602-1634-42-4.