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 2023 was 1,252,242 (comprising 629,098 males and 62,144 females).[1] These figures exclude Blitar city, which is now a separate administrative entity, enclaved within the regency but completely independent from it. Since 2010, the regency's capital has been located in the town of Kanigoro, after sharing the same capital with Blitar city for more than a century.[4]

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 2023 estimate)[1]
 • Total1,252,242
 • Density790/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).[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[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[1] The table also includes the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 220 rural desa and 28 urban kelurahan), and its postal codes. The districts are in each case named after their administrative centre; they 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).

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
code
35.05.05Bakung111.2425,01127,33528,7051166163
35.05.08Wonotirto (a)164.5435,25337,92040,014866173
35.05.13Panggungrejo (b)119.5440,55142,29744,1621066174
35.05.20Wates (c)68.7627,68830,15131,453866194
35.05.16Binangun76.7942,71745,86247,2631266193
35.05.12Sutojayan44.2046,83751,07652,27911 (d)66172
35.05.04Kademangan105.2863,51969,71271,83315 (e)66161
Totals - South sector689.85281,576304,360315,70975
35.05.10Kanigoro55.5572,91981,76980,69712 (f)66171
35.05.14Talun49.7859,16765,41966,43314 (g)66183
35.05.22Selopuro39.2939,31943,90045,431866184
35.05.19Kesamben56.9648,41853,03354,4091066191
35.05.21Selorejo52.2334,78438,61739,9061066192
35.05.18Doko70.9537,64840,70142,0241066186
35.05.17Wlingi66.3649,90253,71955,0779 (h)66185
35.05.15Gandusari88.2366,33773,24075,2051466187
35.05.11Garum65.5662,02568,31368,9759 (i)66182
35.05.09Nglegok92.5667,47974,80775,57011 (e)66181
35.05.07Sanankulon33.3353,04057,52857,2231266151
35.05.06Ponggok103.8396,783108,169111,5751566153
35.05.03Srengat53.9862,07167,71569,25916 (j)66152
35.05.01Wonodadi40.3545,83049,09750,4181166155
35.05.02Udanawu40.9839,34143,36544,3311266154
Totals - North sector898.94835,063919,385936,533173
Totals - Regency1,588.791,116,6391,223,7451,252,242248

Notes: (a) including 7 small offshore islands. (b) including 13 small offshore islands. (c) including 8 small offshore islands.
(d) comprising 7 kelurahan (Jegu, Jingglong, Kalipang, Kedungbunder, Kembangarum, Sukorejo and Sutojayan) and 4 desa.
(e) including one kelurahan - the administrative centre. (f) including 2 kelurahan (Kanigoro and Satreyan).
(g) comprising 4 kelurahan (Bajang, Kamulan, Kaweron and Talun) and 10 desa. (h) comprising 5 kelurahan (Babadan, Beru, Klemunan, Tangkil and Wlingi) and 4 desa.
(i) comprising 4 kelurahan (Bence, Garum, Sumberdiren and Tawangsari) and 5 desa. (j) comprising 4 kelurahan (Dandong, Kauman, Srengat and Togogan) and 12 desa.

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, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Blitar Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3505)
  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.
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