Blitar
Blitar | |
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    Clockwise, from top left : Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Former house of Sukarno | |
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| Motto: Kridha Hangudi Jaya | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| City | April 1, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Samanhudi Anwar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (8.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 132,018 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Post code | 66100 |
| Area code | 0342 |
| Vehicle registration | AG |
| Website | http://www.blitarkota.go.id |
Blitar is a city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South.
The city is noted as the location of the grave of Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana 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. In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
Former Vice President of Indonesia, Dr. Boediono, and the commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military, Admiral Agus Suhartono, were born in Blitar. Both of them are the alumni of SMP Negeri 1 Blitar and SMA Negeri 1 Blitar.
Local economic governance
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, interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.[1]
People from Blitar
- Soeryo Guritno, businessman
- Charis Yulianto, footballer
- Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, badminton athlete
- Wiweko Soepono, inventor
- Anthony Fokker, aviation pioneer
- Sukadji Ranuwihardjo, academician
- Anas Urbaningrum, politician
- Boediono, politician
- Imam Munandar, politician
- Masjchun Sofwan, politician
- Sukarni, politician
- Agus Suhartono, military leader
- Anjasmara, actor
- Hengky Kurniawan, actor
- Putri Raemawasti, beauty queen, Miss Indonesia 2007
- Hardi, painter
References
- ^ The Jakarta Post. "Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
External links
- Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 285–286. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.
- Template:Id icon Official site of Blitar City
- Template:Id icon Official site of Blitar Regency
- Heraldry of Blitar
- (Indonesian) Blitar Tourism Directory
Blitar travel guide from Wikivoyage
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