Blitar
Blitar | |
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Clockwise from top left:Sukarno Mausoleum,Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Istana Gebang | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Kridha Hangudi Jaya | |
 Location withinEast Java | |
| Coordinates:8°06′S112°09′E/ 8.100°S 112.150°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  East Java |
| City | April 1, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Santoso |
| • Vice Mayor | Tjutjuk Sunario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.57 km2(12.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate) | |
| • Total | 159,781 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2(13,000/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+7(Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postcode | 66100 |
| Area code | (+62) 342 |
| Vehicle registration | AG |
| Website | blitarkota |
Blitaris a landlockedcityinEast Java,Indonesia,about 73 km fromMalangand 167 km fromSurabaya.The area lies within longitude 111° 40' – 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South. The city of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level,[2]and is an enclave withinBlitar Regencywhich surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 32.57 km2,and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 Census[3]and 149,149 at the 2020 Census;[4]the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 159,781 (comprising 79,651 males and 80,130 females).[1]
The city is noted as the location of the grave ofSukarno,the firstpresident of Indonesia,five kilometers from the city plaza. TheIstana Gebang(Gebang palace) where Sukarno lived as a child is nearby and has been converted into a museum. containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history.[5]In addition, the very activeKeludvolcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
Blitar city is surrounded by four of the districts (kecamatan) of Blitar Regency - Kademangan, Garum, Nglegok and Sanankulon; added to the population of the city, this combined area of sevenkecamatanhad a total population in mid 2023 of 442,247 within 318.3 km2.[1]
Administrative districts
[edit]Blitar city is divided into threedistricts(kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census[3]and the 2020 census,[4]together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1]The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number ofvillages(urbankelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n census 2010 |
Pop'n census 2020 |
Pop'n estimate mid 2023 |
Admin centre |
No. of villages |
Post codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.72.02 | Sukorejo | 9.92 | 44,043 | 51,998 | 54,407 | Sukorejo | 7 | 66121 - 66126 |
| 35.72.01 | Kepanjenkidul | 10.50 | 38,715 | 41,679 | 45,734 | Bendo | 7 | 66113 - 66117 |
| 35.72.03 | Sawanwetan | 12.15 | 49,210 | 55,472 | 59,640 | Sawanwetan | 7 | 66133 - 66137 |
| Totals | 32.57 | 131,968 | 149,149 | 159,782 | Kepanjenkidul | 21 |
The names of thekelurahanin each district are:
- Sukorejo District: Blitar, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Pakunden, Tanjungsari, Turi, Tlumpu
- Kepanjenkidul District: Bendo, Kauman, Kepanjenkidul, Kepanjenlor, Ngadirejo, Sentul, Tanggung
- Sawanwetan District: Bendogerit, Gedog, Karangtengah, Klampok, Plosokerep, Rembang, Sananwetan
Local economic governance
[edit]Based on the survey conducted between August 2010 and January 2011, Blitar was rated number one in Indonesia for local economic governance, being considered particularly good in infrastructure, the interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.[6]
Sukarno's Mausoleum
[edit]It is located at Bendogerit village, in Sunanwetan district, about 2 kilometres from Blitar city.
The tomb is built in East Javanese "Joglo" architectural pattern, and combined with Gateway of Bentar. The mausoleum is 51 feet high, with a copper roof of a three-tier building. Underneath, Sukarno's plot is flanked by that of his mother and father. A stone of black andesite bears the inscription, "Here lies Bung Karno, proclaimer of independence, first president of Indonesia." Beside the main building of the tomb, the graveyard complex has Gapura Agung (The Great Gate), Mosque, halls, parks, a rest-area, and a parking place.
The tomb is opened to the public, attracts a large number of visitors, both domestic and international. About 1.5 million people visit the tomb annually.[7]
University in Blitar
[edit]- Nahdlatul Ulama University of Blitar
- Balitar Islamic University
- Kesuma Negara College of Economics (STIEKEN)
- PGRI Blitar Teacher Training and Education College (STKIP PGRI Blitar)
- Patria Husada College of Health Sciences (STIKES Patria Husada)
- Indonesian Tax Management Academy (AMPINDO)
- Putra Sang Fajar Blitar State Community Academy(AKN Putra Sang Fajar)[8][9]
People from Blitar
[edit]
- Boediono,formervice president of Indonesia.
- AdmiralAgus Suhartono,formercommander-in-chiefof theIndonesian military.
- Livi Zheng,film producer and director
- Sien Kiem Lay,basketball coach and national player
- Soeryo Guritno,businessman
- Charis Yulianto,footballer
- Nitya Krishinda Maheswari,badminton athlete
- Wiweko Soepono,inventor and director/pilot ofGaruda Indonesia
- Anjasmara,actor
- Anthony Fokker,aviation pioneer
- Sukadji Ranuwihardjo,academic
- Anas Urbaningrum,politician
- Imam Munandar,politician
- Masjchun Sofwan,politician
- Sukarni,politician
- Agus Suhartono,military leader
- Hengky Kurniawan,actor
- Putri Raemawasti,beauty queen,Puteri Indonesia 2007
- Hardi,painter
Climate
[edit]Blitar has atropical monsoon climate(Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May.
| Climate data for Blitar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.7 (85.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.6 (67.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 296 (11.7) |
271 (10.7) |
265 (10.4) |
191 (7.5) |
131 (5.2) |
81 (3.2) |
45 (1.8) |
24 (0.9) |
32 (1.3) |
102 (4.0) |
191 (7.5) |
283 (11.1) |
1,912 (75.3) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[10] | |||||||||||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abcdBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024,Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2024(Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)
- ^"BPS Provinsi Jawa Timur".jatim.bps.go.id.Retrieved2018-09-09.
- ^abBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^abBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^"Many memories: Photographs inside Istana Gebang tell their own stories about the life of young Sukarno and his family. (Photo by Mary Sasmiro) | Jakarta Post Travel".Archived fromthe originalon 2014-06-06.Retrieved2014-06-06.
- ^The Jakarta Post."Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey".RetrievedJune 3,2016.
- ^"Even in Death, Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians".The Washington Post.Retrieved7 January2020.
- ^Sa'adah, Dwi Lailatus (2023-11-24)."Jangan Kelewatan! Intip 5 Kampus Terkenal di Blitar".Times Indonesia.Retrieved2024-02-04.
- ^Lindawati, Dwi."10 Rekomendasi Universitas di Blitar, Pilihan Tempat Kuliah Terbaik dan Berkualitas".Tugu Jatim(in Indonesian).Retrieved2024-02-09.
- ^"Climate: Blitar".Climate-Data.org.Retrieved16 November2020.
Further reading
[edit]- Witton, Patrick (2003).Indonesia(7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 285–286.ISBN1-74059-154-2.
External links
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- (in Indonesian)Official siteof Blitar City
- (in Indonesian)Official siteof Blitar Regency
- Heraldry of Blitar
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