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Wonosobo Regency
Wonosobo Regency () is a regency () in Central Java province in Indonesia. The regency seat is located in the town of Wonosobo, located at ,on the Dieng Plateau, about 120 km from Semarang City. Wonosobo Regency shares borders with Temanggung and Magelang Regencies to the east, Purworejo Regency to the south, Kebumen Regency and Banjarnegara Regency to the west, and Batang Regency and Kendal Regency to the north. The regency's area is 1,011.62 km2 and its population was 754,883 at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 879,124 at the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 920,506 (comprising 468,526 males and 451,980 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Wonosobo Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3307) Etymology The word "Wonosobo" is derived from Javanese ''Wanasaba'', which in turn came from Sanskrit ''Vanasabhā''. It literally means 'the gathering place i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regency (Indonesia)
A regency (; ), sometimes incorrectly referred to as a district and previously known as second-level region, is an administrative division of Indonesia, directly under a Provinces of Indonesia, province and on the same level with City status in Indonesia, city (''kota''). Regencies are divided into Districts of Indonesia, districts (''Kecamatan'', ''Distrik'' in Western New Guinea, Papua region, or ''Kapanewon'' and ''Kemantren'' in the Special Region of Yogyakarta). The average area of Indonesian regencies is about , with an average population of 670,958 people. The English name "regency" comes from the Dutch East Indies, Dutch colonial period, when regencies were ruled by (or regents) and were known as in Dutch language, Dutch ( in Javanese and subsequently Indonesian). had been regional lords under the precolonial monarchies of Java. When the Dutch abolished or curtailed those monarchies, the bupati were left as the most senior indigenous authority. They were not, strictly s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javanese Language
Javanese ( , , ; , Aksara Jawa, Javanese script: , Pegon script, Pegon: , IPA: ) is an Austronesian languages, Austronesian language spoken primarily by the Javanese people from the central and eastern parts of the island of Java, Indonesia. There are also pockets of Javanese speakers on the northern coast of western Java. It is the native language of more than 68 million people. Javanese is the largest of the Austronesian languages in List of languages by number of native speakers, number of native speakers. It has several regional dialects and a number of clearly distinct status styles. Its closest relatives are the neighboring languages such as Sundanese language, Sundanese, Madurese language, Madurese, and Balinese language, Balinese. Most speakers of Javanese also speak Indonesian language, Indonesian for official and commercial purposes as well as a means to communicate with non-Javanese-speaking Indonesians. There are speakers of Javanese in Malaysia (concentrated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendal Regency
Kendal () is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency in the northern part of Central Java province in Indonesia, west of Semarang. The regency is bordered by the Java Sea in the north, Semarang City and Semarang Regency in the east, Temanggung Regency in the south, and Batang Regency in the west. Kendal Regency was established on 28 July, 1605. Its administrative capital is the town of Kendal, Kendal, Kendal, which is also known as the City of Santri because there are thousands of ''Ponpes'', especially in Kaliwungu District and it is also known as the City of Arts and Culture. The regency covers an area of 1,002.23 km2 and had a population of 900,313 at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,018,505 at the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 1,064,812, consisting of 536,543 (50.39%) males and 528,269 (49.61%) females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Kendal Dalam Angka 2025'' (Kat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batang Regency
Batang () is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency () on the north coast of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was created on 14 June 1965 from what was previously the eastern half of Pekalongan Regency. It covers an area of 857.21 km2 and had a population of 706,764 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 801,718 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 838,187 (comprising 422,237 males and 415,950 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Batang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3325) Its capital is the town of Batang, Batang, Batang, situated about 100 km west of the province's capital city of Semarang. People in Batang are mostly Javanese who speak both Javanese and Indonesian. The regency comprises both coastal and mountainous landscapes. Batang's town centre is located on the side of the north coast trans-Java highway network, widely known as "the Pantura" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjarnegara Regency
Banjarnegara () is an inland regency () in the southwestern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. The regency covers an area of 1,069.71 km2, and it had a population of 868,913 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,017,767 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,071,977 (comprising 545,513 males and 526,464 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Banjarnegara Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3304) The majority speak the Banyumasan dialect of Javanese. Its capital is the town of Banjarnegara. Administrative Districts Banjarnegara Regency comprises twenty districts (''kecamatan''), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and the 2020 Census,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kebumen Regency
Kebumen Regency () is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency in the southern part of the Indonesian province of Central Java. It covers an area of 1,281.12 km2 and had a population of 1,159,926 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,350,438 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,414,754 (comprising 717,127 males and 697,627 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Kebumen Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3305) Its capital is the large town of Kebumen (town), Kebumen. There is an area in this regency which is used for geology research, namely Karangsambung. Geography GeographicallyKebumenis located at 7 ° 27 '- 7 ° 50' south latitude and 109 ° 22 '- 109 ° 50' east longitude. The southern part of Kebumen Regency is lowland, while in the northern part are the mountains and hills that are part of a series of South Serayu Mountains. Meanwhile, in the western re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purworejo Regency
Purworejo is a Regencies of Indonesia, regency (; ) in the southern part of Central Java province in Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,081.45 km2 and had a population of 695,427 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 769,880 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 795,033 (comprising 398,135 males and 396,898 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Purworejo Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3306) Its capital is the town of Purworejo, Purworejo, Purworejo. History Ancient Mataram Hindu Period (8th–9th century AD) The history of Purworejo is first recorded on Kayu Ara Hiwang inscription on 5 October 901, which is being found in Boro Wetan Village. The area was originally known by the name 'Bagelen' (read /ba·gə·lɛn/) and it is now become a smaller part of the whole Purworejo regency. In the 9th centuries, Bagelen is part of the history of the ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magelang Regency
Magelang () is a regency in Central Java, Indonesia, famous for its 9th century Buddhist temple of Borobudur. Its capital is Mungkid. It covers an area of 1,129.98 km2 and had a population of 1,181,723 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,299,859 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,341,447 (comprising 674,347 males and 667,100 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Magelang Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3308) These figures exclude the autonomous city of Magelang, which is separately administered but is geographically enclaved within the regency, which borders Temanggung Regency to the north, Semarang Regency to the northeast, Boyolali Regency to the east, the Special Region of Yogyakarta to the south and southeast, Purworejo Regency to the southwest, and Wonosobo Regency to the west. History The history of this regency is tied with the histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temanggung
Temanggung Regency () is an inland regency in the Central Java Province of Indonesia. It covers a land area of 870.65 km2 and had a population of 708,546 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 790,174 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 814,879, comprising 409,118 males and 405,761 females; it was projected to rise to 821,118 at mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Temanggung Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3323) Its capital is the town of Temanggung. All travellers going to the Dieng temple complex from Yogya or Semarang have to pass through this regency. Temanggung Regency is famous for longan, a small sweet fruit that is harvested in January and February. Geography Temanggung Regency is located on the volcanic Dieng Plateau with an average elevation between 500 and 1450 metres, although the more northern districts (''kecamatan'' listed at the bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semarang
Semarang (Javanese script, Javanese: , ''Kutha Semarang'') is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Netherlands, Dutch Dutch East Indies, colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. The city has been named as the cleanest tourist destination in Southeast Asia by the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard (ACTCS) for 2020–2022. It has an area of and had a population of 1,555,984 at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,653,524 at the 2020 census,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. making it Indonesia's ninth most populous city after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Bandung, Medan, Depok, Tangerang and Palembang; the official population estimate as at mid-2023 was 1,694,740, comprising 838,440 males and 856,310 females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kota Semarang Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3374) The built-up urban area had 3,183,516 inhabitants a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dieng Plateau
The Dieng Plateau, often called simply Dieng (; ) is a plateau in Central Java, Indonesia that forms the floor of the caldera complex on the Dieng Volcanic Complex. Administratively, this plateau is included in the territory of Banjarnegara Regency and Wonosobo Regency. It covers agricultural areas that have a subtropical climate with high levels of rainfall. Dieng is surrounded by a series of mountains that stretch about 6 km (4 miles) from north to south and 14 km (9 miles) from west to east. Dieng is the highest plateau on the island of Java, having an average elevation of more than 2,100 meters above sea level. Etymology Dieng is a name that comes from Old Javanese words: ''di'' means "place" and ''hyang'' means "ancestors" or "gods", literally "Dihyang" means "place of the ancestors" or "place where the gods reside". Dieng is a mountainous area, the ancient Javanese believed that the ancestors and gods resided in high places. This plateau is popularly known as "the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
