Jember Regency

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title: "Jember Regency" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["regencies-of-east-java", "bondoyodo-basin", "mayang-basin"] description: "Regency in East Java, Indonesia" topic_path: "general/regencies-of-east-java" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jember_Regency" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Regency in East Java, Indonesia ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]

Field	Value
official_name	Jember Regency
native_name	Kabupaten Jember
translit_lang1	other
translit_lang1_type2	Madurese
translit_lang1_info2
{{Script	Arab
{{Script	Java
translit_lang1_type1	Javanese
translit_lang1_info1
{{Script	Arab
{{Script	Java
motto	Carya Dharma Praja Mukti
(Works and devotion for the sake of the country)
image_skyline	Papuma_Beach.jpg
image_caption	Papuma Beach
image_shield	Seal of Jember Regency.svg
map_caption	Location of Jember Regency in Indonesia
type	Regency
pushpin_map	Indonesia
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Indonesia
subdivision_type1	Province
subdivision_name1	East Java
leader_title	Regent
leader_name
leader_title1	Vice Regent
leader_name1
area_total_km2	3314.13
population_as_of	mid 2024 estimate
population_note
population_total	2615874
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	WIB
utc_offset	+7
coordinates
postal_code	62100
area_codes	+62-331, +62-336
website
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Jember Regency is a regency of East Java province, in Indonesia. The land area is 3,314.13 km2, and the population was 2,332,726 at the 2010 census and 2,536,729 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 2,615,874 (comprising 1,306,216 males and 1,309,658 females). Its administrative capital is the urban area of Jember, which with 369,415 inhabitants in mid 2024 is the third largest urban area in East Java province (after Surabaya and Malang) but does not have municipality or city status as it is split between three separate administrative districts (kecamatan). Jember is famous for its tobacco farms and traditional food called tape which is made of fermented cassava.

Geography

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Gumitir_03.jpg" caption="Gumitir Mountain range"] ::

Jember Regency has a total area of 3,314.13.69 km2. It shares its borders with the regencies of Lumajang (to the west), Probolinggo, Bondowoso and Situbondo (to the north), and Banyuwangi (to the east). To the south lies the Indian Ocean, where the regency includes the island of Nusa Barong, located to the south of Java.

Administrative districts

Jember Regency consists of thirty-one districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2024. All districts have the same name as the towns or villages which provide their administrative centres. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 226 rural desa and 22 urban kelurahan - the latter comprising the 3 districts forming the Jember urban area), and its post code(s).

::data[format=table] | Code (s) (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 code(s) | |---| | 35.09.02 | | 35.09.04 | | 35.09.08 | | 35.09.11 | | 35.09.12 | | 35.09.18 | | 35.09.30 | | 35.09.26 | | 35.09.23 | | 35.09.16 | | 35.09.17 | | 35.09.13 | | 35.09.10 | | 35.09.05 | | 35.09.07 | | 35.09.01 | | 35.09.03 | | 35.09.06 | | 35.09.09 | | 35.09.14 | | 35.09.15 | | 35.09.22 | | 35.09.24 | | 35.09.27 | | 35.09.28 | | 35.09.31 | | 35.09.29 | | 35.09.25 | | 35.09.19 | | 35.09.21 | | 35.09.20 | | | ::

Notes: (a) includes the substantial offshore island of Nusa Barong (Pulau Nusa Barong, which forms the administrative village - or desa - of Puger Wetan) as well as 13 much smaller offshore islands. (b) includes 2 small offshore islands. (c) includes 12 small offshore islands. (d) except Karanganyar village, which has the post code of 68132. (e) includes 22 small offshore islands. (f) except Tegalrejo village, which has the post code of 68118. (g) except Plalangan village, which has the post code of 68113. (h) the last three districts (indicated by "(h)" above) together constitute the urban area of Jember town.

Jember urban area

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Regent's_office_Jember.jpeg" caption="The Regent's Office"] ::

The "town" of Jember is composed of 3 separate districts (kecamatan) but has no overall administration below the Regency level. It is subdivided into 22 kelurahan as follows:

• Kaliwates District comprises the kelurahan of Jember Kidul, Kaliwates, Kebon Agung, Kepatihan, Mangli, Sempusari and Tegal Besar.
• Sumbersari District comprises the kelurahan of Antirogo, Karangrejo, Kebonsari, Kranjingan, Sumbersari, Tegalgede and Wirolegi.
• Patrang District comprises the kelurahan of Banjarsengon, Baratan, Bintoro, Gebang, Jember Lor, Jumerto, Patrang and Slawu. ::data[format=table] | Kode Wilayah|| Name of Village (kelurahan)|| Area in km2|| Pop'n Estimate mid 2024|| Post code | |---| | 35.09.19.1001 | | 35.09.04.1002 | | 35.09.19.1004 | | 35.09.19.1007 | | 35.09.19.1005 | | 35.09.19.1006 | | 35.09.19.1003 | | 35.09.21.1003 | | 35.09.21.1005 | | 35.09.21.1001 | | 35.09.21.1004 | | 35.09.21.1002 | | 35.09.21.1007 | | 35.09.21.1006 | | 35.09.20.1003 | | 35.09.20.1006 | | 35.09.20,1007 | | 35.09.20.1008 | | 35.09.20.1005 | | 35.09.20.1004 | | 35.09.20.1002 | | 35.09.20.1001 | | | ::

Climate

|location = Jember |metric first = yes |single line = yes |Jan high C = 30.1 |Feb high C = 30.4 |Mar high C = 30.6 |Apr high C = 31.0 |May high C = 30.7 |Jun high C = 30.2 |Jul high C = 30.0 |Aug high C = 30.3 |Sep high C = 31.0 |Oct high C = 31.5 |Nov high C = 31.4 |Dec high C = 30.6

|Jan mean C = 25.2 |Feb mean C = 25.2 |Mar mean C = 25.2 |Apr mean C = 25.3 |May mean C = 25.3 |Jun mean C = 24.5 |Jul mean C = 24.3 |Aug mean C = 24.5 |Sep mean C = 25.1 |Oct mean C = 25.8 |Nov mean C = 25.9 |Dec mean C = 25.5

|Jan low C = 21.5 |Feb low C = 21.3 |Mar low C = 21.5 |Apr low C = 21.3 |May low C = 21.0 |Jun low C = 20.1 |Jul low C = 19.7 |Aug low C = 19.5 |Sep low C = 20.0 |Oct low C = 20.9 |Nov low C = 21.5 |Dec low C = 21.6

|Jan precipitation mm = 432.6 |Feb precipitation mm = 361.0 |Mar precipitation mm = 388.4 |Apr precipitation mm = 240.4 |May precipitation mm = 173.4 |Jun precipitation mm = 88.0 |Jul precipitation mm = 72.4 |Aug precipitation mm = 43.5 |Sep precipitation mm = 88.6 |Oct precipitation mm = 197.8 |Nov precipitation mm = 318.9 |Dec precipitation mm = 421.8

|Jan precipitation days = 18.8 |Feb precipitation days = 18.2 |Mar precipitation days = 16.5 |Apr precipitation days = 11.0 |May precipitation days = 7.7 |Jun precipitation days = 6.2 |Jul precipitation days = 3.5 |Aug precipitation days = 2.1 |Sep precipitation days = 2.0 |Oct precipitation days = 2.8 |Nov precipitation days = 5.8 |Dec precipitation days = 15.0 |source = weatherbase

Demographics

There were 2,332,726 people living in Jember Regency at the 2010 Census. The population has risen by 2020 to 2,536,729; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 2,600,663, giving an average density of about 784.72 people/km2.

Ethnic backgrounds

Jember Regency is a heterogeneous area where many ethnic groups are mingled and live together. Most of its population are Javanese and Madurese people, with a small percentage of ethnic Chinese, Balinese, Arab and Indian.

Language

Most citizens speak the Javanese language or the Madurese language, and sometimes a mixed dialect of both Javanese and Madurese languages. Many citizens speak Indonesian for official and business purposes only, and to communicate with non-Javanese or non-Madurese people.

Jember Fashion Carnival

The Jember Fashion Carnaval is an annual event. In the tenth carnival in 2011, over 600 participants walked along the world's longest catwalk. It ran for 3.6 km, along Jalan P.B. Sudirman (Central Park) and Jalan Gajah Mada up to the Jember Sport Hall.

Airport

An expansion of dormant Notohadinegoro Airport was verified for reuse/operational in June 2014. The airport now has 1,705 meters runway and was ready to serve up to ATR 72/600.

However, the airport has been closed since April 2020 with no plans to reopen. High jet fuel prices and a lack of demand make Notohadinegoro Airport unprofitable for domestic airlines.

Notable people

• Tiara Andini (born 2001), singer and actress
• Bayu Gatra (born 1991), professional footballer
• Andik Vermansah (born 1991), professional footballer
• Badrodin Haiti (born 1958), Indonesian National Police Chief in 2015–2016
• Dewi Perssik (born 1988), singer
• Anang Hermansyah (born 1969), singer and politician.
• Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi (born 1999), professional indoor volleyball player.

References

References

1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509)
2. Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
4. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, ''Kecamatan Kaliwates Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509710)
5. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, ''Kecamatan Sumbersari Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509720)
6. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, ''Kecamatan Patrang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509730)
7. "Jember, Indonesia Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)".
8. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509)
9. Suyanto, B. The Language Choice of Madurese Ethnics in Urban Area: A Case Study of Jember City. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation.
10. "Jangan Lewatkan Jember Fashion Carnaval 2011 - Media Travelista".
11. (June 27, 2014). "Kemenhub Verifikasi Bandara Jember".

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