Blitar Regency
Blitar Regency | |
|---|---|
 Seal | |
| Motto(s): Hurub Hambangun Praja "The Spirit Build Country" | |
 Location within East Java | |
| Coordinates: 8°08′00″S 112°15′00″E / 8.13333°S 112.25°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Capital | Kanigoro |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Rijanto |
| • Vice Regent | Marhaenis Urip Widodo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,588.79 km2 (613.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,116,010 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 342 |
| Website | blitarkab.go.id |
Blitar Regency is a regency in East Java, Indonesia. Since 2010, its capital is located in Kanigoro after sharing the same capital with Blitar for more than a century.[1]
History
Blitar Regency is believed to be established in 5 August 1324 AD during the reign of King Jayanegara (1309-1328).[2]
Administrative divisions
Blitar Regency has 22 kecamatan (districts) :[3]
- Bakung
- Binangun
- Doko
- Gandusari
- Garum
- Kademangan
- Kanigoro
- Kesamben
- Nglegok
- Panggungrejo
- Ponggok
- Sanankulon
- Selopuro
- Selorejo
- Srengat
- Sutojayan
- Talun
- Udanawu
- Wates
- Wlingi
- Wonodadi
- Wonotirto
Temple
Because of its strategic location, Blitar important for religious activities in the past, especially Hindu. The most famous temple in this area is Candi Penataran located in Penataran village, District of Nglegok. 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, which is :
- Candi Bacem
- Candi Gambar Wetan
- Candi Kalicilik
- Candi Kotes
- Candi Sawentar
- Candi Sumbernanas
- Candi Plumbangan
- Candi Simping
- Candi Tepas
- Candi Wringin Branjang
Beach
- Jolosutro Beach
- Pangi Beach
- Peh Pulo Beach
- Serang Beach
- Tambakrejo Beach
References
- ^ 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
- ^ "Sejarah Kabupaten Blitar". Pemerintah Kabupaten Blitar. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ Districts of Blitar Regency
Places adjacent to Blitar Regency | |
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