Blitar Regency

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] the official estimate as at mid 2021 was 1,242,207.[4] Since 2010, its capital has been located in Kanigoro, after sharing the same capital with Blitar city for more than a century.[5] Blitar city is now a separate administrative entity, enclaved within the regency but completely independent from it.

Blitar Regency
Regency
Coat of arms of Blitar Regency
Coat of arms
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
Blitar Regency is located in Indonesia
Blitar Regency
Blitar Regency
Blitar Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 8.13333°S 112.25°E / -8.13333; 112.25
Country Indonesia
ProvinceEast Java
Anniversary5 August 1324
CapitalKanigoro
Government
 • RegentRini Syarifah
 • Vice RegentRahmat Santoso
Area
 • Total1,588.79 km2 (613.44 sq mi)
Population
 (mid 2021 estimate)[1]
 • Total1,242,207
 • Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 342
Websiteblitarkab.go.id

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).[6]

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[7] and the 2020 Census,[8] together with the official estimates as at mid 2021.[9] 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).

NameArea
in km2		Pop'n
Census
2010[10]		Pop'n
Census
2020[11]		Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2021[12]		No. of
villages		Post
code
Bakung111.2425,01127,33528,2971166163
Wonotirto (a)164.5435,25337,92039,703866173
Panggungrejo (b)119.5440,55142,29743,9181066174
Wates (c)68.7627,68830,15131,199866194
Binangun76.7942,71745,86246,7381266193
Sutojayan44.2046,83751,07651,8041166172
Kademangan105.2863,51969,71271,0391566161
Totals - South sector689.85281,576304,360312,69875
Kanigoro55.5572,91981,76979,7541266171
Talun49.7859,16765,41966,0331466183
Selopuro39.2939,31943,90045,253866184
Kesamben56.9648,41853,03354,1421066191
Selorejo52.2334,78438,61740,1491066192
Doko70.9537,64840,70142,2671066186
Wlingi66.3649,90253,71954,838966185
Gandusari88.2366,33773,24074,5561466187
Garum65.5662,02568,31368,527966182
Nglegok92.5667,47974,80774,9011166181
Sanankulon33.3353,04057,52856,9161266151
Ponggok103.8396,783108,169109,9241566153
Srengat53.9862,07167,71568,3111666152
Wonodadi40.3545,83049,09750,3151166155
Udanawu40.9839,34143,36543,6231266154
Totals - North sector898.94835,063919,385929,509173
Totals - Regency1,588.791,116,6391,223,7451,242,207248

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 Kertajaya 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, 2022.
  2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2022.
  5. 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
  6. "Sejarah Kabupaten Blitar". Pemerintah Kabupaten Blitar. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  7. Population by Region, Urban/Rural, and Sex — Blitar Regency
  8. Blitar Regency in Figures 2021
  9. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2022.
  10. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  11. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  12. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2022.
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