Blitar is a landlocked 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 of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level,[2] and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides.
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.[3] In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
Blitar city is divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and population totals from the 2010 census[4] and the 2020 census,[5][6] together with the official estimates as at mid 2021.[7]
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.[11]
It is located at Bendogerit village, Sunan wetan district, about 2 kilometers 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.[12]
^The Jakarta Post. "Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
^"Even in Death, Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians". The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
^"Climate: Blitar". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Further reading
Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 285–286. ISBN1-74059-154-2.
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Blitar.
(in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar City
(in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar Regency
Heraldry of Blitar
April 09, 2023
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For other uses see Blitar disambiguation Blitar is a landlocked 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 of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level 2 and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides BlitarCityClockwise from top left Sukarno Mausoleum Penataran Temple Plumbangan Temple Former house of SukarnoCoat of armsMotto Kridha Hangudi JayaLocation within East JavaBlitarLocation in Java and IndonesiaShow map of JavaBlitarBlitar Indonesia Show map of IndonesiaCoordinates 8 06 S 112 09 E 8 100 S 112 150 E 8 100 112 150 Coordinates 8 06 S 112 09 E 8 100 S 112 150 E 8 100 112 150Country IndonesiaProvince East JavaCity 1906 04 01 April 1 1906 age 117 Government MayorSantoso Vice MayorTjutjuk SunarioArea Total32 57 km2 12 58 sq mi Elevation167 m 548 ft Population mid 2021 estimate Total150 371 Density4 600 km2 12 000 sq mi 1 Time zoneUTC 7 Indonesia Western Time Postcode66100Area code 62 342Vehicle registrationAGWebsiteblitarkota wbr go wbr idThe 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 3 In addition the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar Contents 1 Administrative districts 2 Local economic governance 3 Sukarno s Mausoleum 4 People from Blitar 5 Climate 6 See also 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksAdministrative districts EditBlitar city is divided into three districts kecamatan tabulated below with their areas and population totals from the 2010 census 4 and the 2020 census 5 6 together with the official estimates as at mid 2021 7 Name Area in km2 Populationcensus2010 8 Populationcensus2020 9 Populationestimatemid 2021 10 Sukorejo 9 92 44 043 51 998 52 640Kepanjenkidul 10 50 38 715 41 679 41 820Sawanwetan 12 15 49 210 55 472 55 910Totals 32 57 131 968 149 149 150 371Local economic governance EditBased 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 11 Sukarno s Mausoleum EditMain article Grave of Sukarno It is located at Bendogerit village Sunan wetan district about 2 kilometers 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 12 People from Blitar Edit Bathing place near Temple Panataran near Blitar Boediono Former vice president of Indonesia Admiral Agus Suhartono Former commander in chief of the Indonesian military Livi Zheng film producer and director Sien Kiem Lay basketball coach national player Soeryo Guritno businessman Charis Yulianto footballer Nitya Krishinda Maheswari badminton athlete Wiweko Soepono inventor and director pilot of Garuda 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 painterClimate EditBlitar has a tropical monsoon climate Am with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May Climate data for BlitarMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearAverage high 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 Average low 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 13 See also Edit1945 PETA Revolt in BlitarReferences Edit Badan Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2022 BPS Provinsi Jawa Timur jatim bps go id Retrieved 2018 09 09 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 from the original on 2014 06 06 Retrieved 2014 06 06 Biro Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2011 Badan Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2021 Badan Pusat Statistik Publikasi Publications Badan Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2022 Biro Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2011 Badan Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2021 Badan Pusat Statistik Jakarta 2022 The Jakarta Post Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey Retrieved June 3 2016 Even in Death Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians The Washington Post Retrieved 7 January 2020 Climate Blitar Climate Data org Retrieved 16 November 2020 Further reading EditWitton Patrick 2003 Indonesia 7th ed Melbourne Lonely Planet pp 285 286 ISBN 1 74059 154 2 External links Edit Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Blitar in Indonesian Official site of Blitar City in Indonesian Official site of Blitar Regency Heraldry of Blitar Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Blitar amp oldid 1116535254, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
