Blitar

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City in East Java, Indonesia

title: "Blitar" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["blitar", "sukarno", "1906-establishments-in-the-dutch-east-indies", "subnational-enclaves-and-exclaves-in-indonesia", "brantas-basin"] description: "City in East Java, Indonesia" topic_path: "geography/netherlands" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitar" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary City in East Java, Indonesia ::

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nameBlitar
official_nameCity of Blitar
Kota Blitar
mottoKridha Hangudi Jaya (Old Javanese)
(Working hard to build success)
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total_width300
perrow2/2
borderinfobox
image1Makam BK di Blitar.jpg
image2RA 3420014.JPG
image3Istana gebang.jpg
image4Candi Plumbangan 1.JPG
image_captionClockwise from top left: Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Istana Gebang
image_shieldSeal of the City of Blitar.svg
image_maplocator kota blitar.png
map_captionLocation within East Java
pushpin_mapIndonesia_Java#Indonesia
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Java and Indonesia
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndonesia
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1East Java
settlement_typeCity
leader_titleMayor
leader_name
leader_title1Vice Mayor
leader_name1
established_titleCity
established_date
established_title3
area_total_km232.57
population_as_ofmid 2024 estimate
population_note
population_total161204
population_density_km2auto
timezoneIndonesia Western Time
utc_offset+7
coordinates
elevation_m167
postal_code_typePostcode
postal_code66100
area_code_typeArea code
area_code(+62) 342
registration_plateAG
website
registration_plate_typeVehicle registration
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| name = Blitar | official_name = City of Blitar Kota Blitar | native_name1 = | native_name2 = | nickname = | motto = Kridha Hangudi Jaya (Old Javanese) (Working hard to build success) | image_skyline = {{multiple image |total_width = 300 |perrow = 2/2 |border = infobox |image1 = Makam BK di Blitar.jpg |image2 = RA 3420014.JPG |image3 = Istana gebang.jpg |image4 = Candi Plumbangan 1.JPG | imagesize = | image_blank_emblem = | image_caption = Clockwise from top left: Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Istana Gebang | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_shield = Seal of the City of Blitar.svg | image_map = locator kota blitar.png | mapsize = | map_caption = Location within East Java | pushpin_map = Indonesia_Java#Indonesia | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Java and Indonesia | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Indonesia || subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = East Java | settlement_type = City | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = | leader_title1 = Vice Mayor | leader_name1 = | established_title = City | established_date = | established_title3 = | established_date3 = | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 32.57 | area_total_sq_mi = | area_land_km2 = | area_land_sq_mi = | area_water_km2 = | area_water_sq_mi = | area_water_percent = | area_urban_km2 = | area_urban_sq_mi = | area_metro_km2 = | area_metro_sq_mi = | population_as_of = mid 2024 estimate | population_note = | population_total = 161204 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_density_sq_mi = | population_metro = | population_density_metro_km2 = | population_density_metro_sq_mi = | population_urban = | population_density_urban_km2 = | population_density_urban_mi2 = | timezone = Indonesia Western Time | utc_offset = +7 | timezone_DST = | utc_offset_DST = | coordinates = | elevation_m = 167 | elevation_ft = | postal_code_type = Postcode | postal_code = 66100 | area_code_type = Area code | area_code = (+62) 342 | registration_plate = AG | website = | footnotes = | registration_plate_type = Vehicle registration 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, and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 32.57 km2, and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 Census and 149,149 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 161,204 (comprising 80,376 males and 80,828 females).

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. In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.

Blitar city is surrounded by four of the districts (kecamatan) of Blitar Regency - Kademangan, Garum, Nglegok and Sanankulon; added to the population of the city, this combined area of seven kecamatan had a total population in mid 2023 of 436,740 within 318.3 km2.

Administrative districts

Blitar city is divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census and the 2020 census, together with the official estimates as at mid 2024. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.

::data[format=table] | Kode Wilayah|| Name of District (kecamatan) || Area in km2 || Pop'n census 2010|| Pop'n census 2020|| Pop'n estimate mid 2024||Admin centre||No. of villages||Post codes | || Totals ||align="right"| 32.57 ||align="right"| 131,968||align="right"| 149,149 ||align="right"| 161,204 || Kepanjenkidul ||align="center"| 21 || | |---|---| | 35.72.02 | Sukorejo | | 35.72.01 | Kepanjenkidul | | 35.72.03 | Sawanwetan | ::

The names of the kelurahan in each district are:

  • Sukorejo: Blitar, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Pakunden, Tanjungsari, Turi, Tlumpu
  • Kepanjenkidul: Bendo, Kauman, Kepanjenkidul, Kepanjenlor, Ngadirejo, Sentul, Tanggung
  • Sawanwetan: Bendogerit, Gedog, Karangtengah, Klampok, Plosokerep, Rembang, Sananwetan

Local economic governance

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.

Sukarno's Mausoleum

Main article: Grave of Sukarno

It is located at Bendogerit village, in Sunanwetan district, about 2 kilometres 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.

University in Blitar

People from Blitar

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Climate

Blitar has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May. |width = auto | location = Blitar | metric first = Yes | single line = Yes | Jan high C = 28.8 | Feb high C = 28.9 | Mar high C = 29.2 | Apr high C = 29.5 | May high C = 29.6 | Jun high C = 29.8 | Jul high C = 29.6 | Aug high C = 30.0 | Sep high C = 30.7 | Oct high C = 30.9 | Nov high C = 30.0 | Dec high C = 29.3

| Jan mean C = 24.6 | Feb mean C = 24.7 | Mar mean C = 24.9 | Apr mean C = 24.9 | May mean C = 24.6 | Jun mean C = 24.3 | Jul mean C = 23.7 | Aug mean C = 23.9 | Sep mean C = 24.6 | Oct mean C = 25.1 | Nov mean C = 25.0 | Dec mean C = 24.8 | year mean C = | Jan low C = 20.5 | Feb low C = 20.6 | Mar low C = 20.6 | Apr low C = 20.4 | May low C = 19.7 | Jun low C = 18.8 | Jul low C = 17.9 | Aug low C = 17.9 | Sep low C = 18.6 | Oct low C = 19.4 | Nov low C = 20.0 | Dec low C = 20.3 |rain colour=green |Jan rain mm=296 |Feb rain mm=271 |Mar rain mm=265 |Apr rain mm=191 |May rain mm=131 |Jun rain mm=81 |Jul rain mm=45 |Aug rain mm=24 |Sep rain mm=32 |Oct rain mm=102 |Nov rain mm=191 |Dec rain mm=283 |source 1 = Climate-Data.org{{cite web |url = https://en.climate-data.org/location/48081/ |title = Climate: Blitar |publisher=Climate-Data.org |access-date = 16 November 2020}}

References

References

  1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)
  2. "BPS Provinsi Jawa Timur".
  3. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  5. "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".
  6. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)
  7. The Jakarta Post. "Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey".
  8. "Even in Death, Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians". The Washington Post.
  9. Sa'adah, Dwi Lailatus. (2023-11-24). "Jangan Kelewatan! Intip 5 Kampus Terkenal di Blitar". Times Indonesia.
  10. Lindawati, Dwi. "10 Rekomendasi Universitas di Blitar, Pilihan Tempat Kuliah Terbaik dan Berkualitas". Tugu Jatim.

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