Trenggalek Regency

Trenggalek is a regency (kabupaten) in East Java, Indonesia. The central government is located in Trenggalek Kota, which literally means "Trenggalek City".

Trenggalek
Regency
Seal
Motto(s): 
Jwalita Praja Karana
Trenggalek
Location of Trenggalek in Indonesia
Coordinates: 8°03′S 111°43′E
Country Indonesia
ProvinceEast Java
Government
 • RegentM. Nur Arifin[1]
Area
 • Total1,261.40 km2 (487.03 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Highest elevation
2,563 m (8,409 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total674,521
 • Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneGMT +7
Websitetrenggalekkab.go.id

This regency has an area of 1,261.40 km2 an has a population of 674,521 residents as of 2010.[3] It is located on the southern shore of East Java and is surrounded by three regencies: Ponorogo to the northwest; Pacitan to the southwest; and Tulungagung to the east.

Geography

Trenggalek is a regency that is located on the southern shore of Java island and has the following geographical boundaries:

Commodities
A typical paddy field in Trenggalek, Indonesia

Agricultural produce in the area includes rice, corns, cassava, soya beans, legumes. Plantations produce sugar cane, cloves, durians, salak, mangosteens, and rambutans. Industrial outputs include: soy sauce, syrup, tapioca, anchovies, batik, snacks, cigarettes, sawmill, building materials, roofs, and tofu.

Tourism and cultural sights

Trenggalek has several tourist sites, including beaches (Pantai), caves, and mountain ranges.[4][5]

Pantai Prigi, Trenggalek, Indonesia
  1. Gua Lowo is a cave with examples of stalactites and stalagmites. Based on a cave expert, Mr. Gilbert Manthovani and Dr. Robert K. Kho in 1984, it was declared that Guo Lowo is the biggest natural cave in Southeast Asia with approximately 800  meters of length, nine main rooms, and some small rooms. Guo Lowo literally means "bat cave", owing to the many bats living here when it was first discovered.[6]
  2. Pantai Prigi. This beach is known for its rock formations. There is also a fish market and a harbor.[7]
  3. Pantai Pasir Putih. Literally means "white sand beach" and is located adjacent to the Prigi beach.
  4. Pantai Pelang. This beach has a waterfall and some tiny islands.
  5. Larung Sembonyo. This traditional ceremony is held annually.
  6. Pemandian Tapan. This bathing place is located in Karangan and the natural water source comes directly from the mountain ranges.
  7. Upacara Dam Bagong. Bull's head is swept away in Kali Bagong (Bagong river) in this annually-held ceremony.
  8. Candi Brongkah. It is a temple which tells the history of Trenggalek.
  9. Alun-alun Kota. It is the central park in the middle of the city. It also has a playground and snack vendors nearby.
  10. Tri Turonggo Yakso. It is a typical traditional dance of Trenggalek. The dance belongs to the traditional dance called "jaranan" which is also founding another region. Turonggo Yakso symbolizes the victory of villages in driving away from the devil.
  • A view over Pucanganak village in western Trenggalek
  • Traditional boats are popular among tourists on Prigi beach
  • Sunset on Prigi pier
  • Skyline of Trenggalek Kota
  • Highlands in western Trenggalek
  • Plantations in a typical village
  • Winding road to Bendungan district in northern Trenggalek
  • Village in Trenggalek

See also

References
  1. Elected Regent and Vice Regent of Trenggalek for 2010-2015 period Archived 2010-12-13 at the Wayback Machine. Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU) (Indonesian)
  2. General Situation of Trenggalek. Trenggalek Tourism Board
  3. The result of 2010 census - Biro Pusat Statistik Indonesia (Indonesian) Archived November 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Overview of Trenggalek tourism potentials. Trenggalek Tourism: Cool, calm, and beautiful place.
  5. Gallery of Trenggalek tourism objects. Trenggalek Tourism: Cool, calm, and beautiful place. Archived February 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Guo Lowo. Trenggalek Tourism: Cool, calm, and beautiful place. Archived November 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Prigi beach. Trenggalek Tourism: Cool, calm, and beautiful place.
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