Blitar Regency

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]

Blitar Regency
Regency
Seal
Motto(s): 
Hurub Hambangun Praja
"The Spirit Build Country"
Location within East Java
Blitar Regency
Location in Java and Indonesia
Blitar Regency
Blitar Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 8.13333°S 112.25°E / -8.13333; 112.25
Country Indonesia
ProvinceEast Java
CapitalKanigoro
Government
 • RegentRijanto
 • Vice RegentMarhaenis Urip Widodo
Area
 • Total1,588.79 km2 (613.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,116,010
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Area code(+62) 342
Websiteblitarkab.go.id

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
  • Sukorejo
  • 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
  1. 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
  2. "Sejarah Kabupaten Blitar". Pemerintah Kabupaten Blitar. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. Districts of Blitar Regency
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