Banyuwangi Regency Kabupaten Banyuwangi Blambangan | |
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| • Osing | Banyuwangai(Latin) بياۑوواڠاي(Pegon) ꦧꦾꦚꦸꦮꦔꦻ(Hånåcåråkå) |
| • Javanese | Banyuwangé(Gêdrig) باۑوواڠَي(Pégon) ꦥꦱꦸꦫꦸꦃꦲꦤ꧀(Hånåcåråkå) |
| • Madurese | Bhânyowangè(Latèn) بۤاۑَوواڠَي(Pèghu) ꦨꦚꦺꦴꦮꦔꦺ(Carakan) |
| • Balinese | Banyuwangi(Latin) ᬩᬜᬸᬯᬗᬶ(Wyañjana) |
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| Motto(s): ꦯꦠꦾꦨꦏ꧀ꦠꦶꦦꦿꦗꦩꦸꦏ꧀ꦠꦶ (official) Satya Bhakti Praja Mukti (devoted to the truth for the welfare of the people) The Sunrise of Java (informal) | |
 Location withinEast Java | |
| Coordinates:8°13′07″S114°22′01″E / 8.21861°S 114.36694°E /-8.21861; 114.36694 | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  East Java |
| Anniversary | 18 December 1771 |
| Capital | Banyuwangi |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Ipuk Fiestiandani |
| • Vice Regent | Mujiono [id] |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,782.40 km2 (2,232.60 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate) | |
• Total | 1,791,789 |
| • Density | 309.869/km2 (802.558/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Area code | (+62) 333 |
| Website | banyuwangikab.go.id |
Banyuwangi Regency (Javanese:ꦑꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦨꦪꦸꦮꦔꦶ,Balinese:ᬓᬩᬸᬧᬢᬾᬦ᭄ᬩᬜᬸᬯᬗᬶ,romanized: Kabupatèn Banyuwangi) is aregency ofEast Java province inIndonesia. This regency also known asthe sun rise of Java because it is located at the easternmost end ofJava Island. The town of Banyuwangi serves as a port forferry services between Java andBali. The regency is surrounded by mountains and forests to the west; by sea to the east and south - is separated by theStrait of Bali from Bali. With an area of 5,782.5 km2, this regency is by far the largest on the island ofJava. The regency is a tourist destination, and subject to ongoing development as an international tourist destination with relevant infrastructure.[2] Banyuwangi regency has been declared a taman bumi (earth park), or national geological park (Geopark) in 2018.[3]
It had a population of 1,488,791 according to the 2000 Census; by the 2010 Census it had risen to 1,556,078;[4] and at the 2020 Census to 1,708,114;[5] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 1,791,789 (comprising 894,056 males and 897,733 females).[1] The town ofBanyuwangi is the administrative capital. The name Banyuwangi isJavanese for "fragrant waters", connected to the Javanese folklore ofSri Tanjung.
One Banyuwangi native group is theOsing community which has aHindu culture although they can be considered as a Javanese sub-ethnic group. They live mainly in the central part of Banyuwangi and they sometimes consider themselves asMajapahit descendants.[citation needed] Other groups areJavanese (living mostly in the south and west),Madurese (mainly in the north, west, and coastal area) andBalinese (scattered but more concentrated in the east). Other smaller groups includeChinese,Buginese, andArabs.
Once known asBlambangan (or its variation: Balambangan and Balumbungan), it was avassal of the Majapahit Kingdom and a regional trade centre. Blambangan's autonomy grew considerably after the end of 14th century A.D. After the Majapahit Kingdom ceased to exist, it became an independent kingdom and, as such, the last Hindu kingdom of Java. In order to defend itself from the troops of theSultanate of Demak, which tried to occupy it, Blambangan asked for help from Balinese kings, which caused it to lose its independence to Balinese kingdoms. During this time Blambangan was deeply influenced byBalinese culture. After around 150 years of Balinese occupation, theSultanate of Mataram gained control of the territory and renamed it Banyuwangi.Tawangalun II of Blambangan freed Blambangan from Mataram sultanate duringTrunojoyo revolt and built the capital of Macan Putih, near modern day Banyuwangi. Later, it was part of the Mataram territory controlled by theVOC (1770). During the expansion of plantations in the 19th century, many parts of Banyuwangi were planted withcoffee andsugar cane, which feature its landscape even now. The Chinese and Arabs came mostly during this period.
Banyuwangi people are known for their combination of Islamic and pre-Islamic tradition.
During theFall of Suharto,a witchhunt inBanyuwangi against alleged sorcerers spiraled into widespread riots and violence. In addition to alleged sorcerers, Islamicclerics were also targeted and killed, andNahdlatul Ulama members were murdered by rioters.[6][7]
TheBlambangan Peninsula is one of the remaining places in Java where Hindu culture is still retained, having a Balinese influence.
This is a Banyuwangi-typical dance performed by a woman, accompanied with simple music from a violin,triangle (calledkluncing),gong (orkempul),kendhang and sometimeskeyboard as result of modern influence. It is performed during night until dawn, particularly in parties.
Damarwulan is a legendary hero who features in traditional theatre art, which has been developed since the 19th century in Banyuwangi. It is a combination of Balinese, Javanese and local cultures. Balinese influences can be seen in its performers' costumes and instruments. Meanwhile, Javanese influences is in its "lakon" or stories as well as language in dialogues. It is distinct from the BalineseJanger.
At the time of the 2010 census, Banyuwangi Regency was divided into twenty-fourdistricts[8] (Indonesian:kecamatan), but an additional district - Blimbingsari - was subsequently created on 9 January 2017 from part of Rogojampi District. The twenty-five districts are listed below with their areas[9] and their populations at the 2020 Census[4] and the 2020 Census,[5] together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number ofvillages in each district (totaling 189 ruraldesa and 28 urbankelurahan), and its postal codes.
| 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 |
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| 35.10.01 | Pesanggaran(a) | 802.50 | 48,412 | 53,373 | 58,100 | Sumberagung | 5 | 68488 |
| 35.10.22 | Siliragung | 95.15 | 44,390 | 48,678 | 51,300 | Siliragung | 5 | 68489 |
| 35.10.02 | Bangorejo | 137.43 | 59,442 | 65,709 | 68,700 | Kebondalem | 7 | 68487 |
| 35.10.03 | Purwoharjo(b) | 200.30 | 64,969 | 69,471 | 72,000 | Purwoharjo | 8 | 68483 |
| 35.10.04 | Tegaldlimo | 1,341.12 | 61,176 | 66,737 | 69,100 | Tegaldlimo | 9 | 68484 |
| 35.10.05 | Muncar | 146.07 | 128,924 | 136,425 | 141,100 | Blambangan | 10 | 68472 |
| 35.10.06 | Cluring | 97.44 | 70,049 | 77,417 | 81,200 | Cluring | 9 | 68482 |
| 35.10.07 | Gambiran | 66.77 | 58,412 | 66,187 | 69,500 | Wringinagung | 6 | 68486 |
| 35.10.23 | Tegalsari | 65.23 | 46,161 | 52,361 | 54,700 | Tegalsari | 6 | 68485 |
| 35.10.10 | Glenmore | 421.98 | 69,471 | 75,365 | 79,100 | Karangharjo | 7 | 68466 |
| 35.10.11 | Kalibaru | 406.76 | 61,182 | 65,142 | 68,700 | Kalibaruwetan | 6 | 68467 |
| 35.10.09 | Genteng | 82.34 | 83,123 | 92,448 | 98,100 | Gentang Wetan | 5 | 68465 |
| 35.10.08 | Srono | 100.77 | 87,209 | 96,914 | 101,700 | Sukomaju | 10 | 68471 |
| Totals of southern two-thirds | 3,963.86 | 882,920 | 966,227 | 1,013,300 | 93 | |||
| 35.10.13 | Rogojampi | 48.51 | 92,358 | 57,217 | 58,300 | Rogojampi | 10 | 68462 |
| 35.10.25 | Blimbingsari | 67.13 | (c) | 54,341 | 57,400 | Blimbingsari | 10 | 68460 & 68461 |
| 35.10.14 | Kabat | 94.17 | 67,137 | 63,413 | 67,000 | Kabat | 14 | 68461 |
| 35.10.12 | Singojuruh | 59.89 | 45,242 | 50,463 | 53,600 | Singojuruh | 11 | 68464 |
| 35.10.20 | Sempu | 174.83 | 71,281 | 83,100 | 88,600 | Sempu | 7 | 68468 |
| 35.10.19 | Songgon | 301.84 | 50,275 | 57,077 | 59,600 | Tegalarum | 9 | 68463 |
| 35.10.15 | Glagah | 76.75 | 33,992 | 36,532 | 38,600 | Glagah | 10(d) | 68431 & 68432 |
| 35.10.24 | Licin | 169.25 | 27,878 | 29,460 | 30,800 | Licin | 8 | 68454 |
| 35.10.16 | Banyuwangi (town)(e) | 30.13 | 106,000 | 117,558 | 121,500 | Tukangkayu | 18(f) | 68411 - 68419 |
| 35.10.17 | Giri | 21.31 | 28,510 | 31,621 | 32,900 | Mojopanggung | 6(g) | 68422 - 68425 |
| 35.10.21 | Kalipuro | 310.03 | 76,178 | 83,685 | 87,800 | Kalipuro | 9(h) | 68421 - 68455 |
| 35.10.18 | Wongsorejo(i) | 464.80 | 74,307 | 77,420 | 82,600 | Wongsorejo | 12 | 68453 |
| Totals of northern third | 1,818.64 | 673,158 | 741,887 | 778,500 | 124 | |||
| Totals | 5,782.50 | 1,556,078 | 1,708,114 | 1,791,789 | Banyuwangi (town) | 217 |
Note: (a) included 10 small offshore islands. (b) includes small offshore islands ofPulau Parengan andPulau Watulayar.
(c) The 2010 population of the new Blimbingsari District is included in the figure for Rogojampi District from which it was cut out.
(d) including 2 urbankelurahan (Bakungan and Banjarsari). (e) includes small offshore islands ofPulau Boom andPulau Santen.
(f) all 18 arekelurahan (Kampung Mandar, Kampung Melayu, Karangrejo, Kebalenan, Kepatihan, Kertosari, Lateng, Pakis, Panderejo, Penganjuran, Pengantigan, Singonegaran, Singotrunan, Sobo, Sumber Rejo, Taman Baru, Temenggungan and Tukang Kayu).
(g) comprises 4kelurahan (Boyolangu, Giri, Mojopanggung and Penataban) and 2desa. (h) comprises 4kelurahan (Bulusan, Gombengsari, Kalipuro and Klatak) and 5desa.
(i) includes small offshore island ofPulau Tabuan.
Banyuwangi Airport at Blimbingsari serves the regency,Banyuwangi city and surrounding area ofEast Java. Banyuwangi can be reached by road and rail fromSurabaya or by ferry fromBali.
Many European tourists visiting Bali come to Banyuwangi to surf inPlengkung and dive inTabuhan Island. Ferries from Bali arrive at the port ofKetapang, some 8 km to the north of Banyuwangi city. Plekung Beach is also known asG-Land or green land have 3 types of waves up to 6 to 8 meters tall.[10]
This was the second time competition after the 2012 competition. 23–25 May 2014 competition is followed by at least 15 countries in Pantai Pulau Merah (Red Island Beach) which has 4 meters height and 400 meters long of waves.[11]
Diamond Triangle consists of:[12]
There are a number of waterfalls in Kampung Anyar (New Village), near Kalibendo Plantation, around 15 kilometers from Banyuwangi on the way toMount Ijen. There are 3 waterfalls near to each other known as the "Triple Waterfall" to be found 10 minutes walk down the stairs from a parking area. Or about 300 meters along the river, walking uphill, Kethagen Waterfall can be found. The cliff besides the river can reflect sunlight, glittering like diamonds.[13]
Banyuwangi has a temperate tropical and wet dry climate, similar to Banyuwangi's dry season start from May until October, and the rest is wet season. in 2013, Banyuwangi's highest average temperature is on October with 28.2 °C and lowest average temperature is on April with 24.8 °C
| Climate Data For Banyuwangi | ||||||||||||
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| Year | 2013 | |||||||||||
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Av. High (Celsius) | 31.7 | 32.3 | 32 | 31.7 | 31.5 | 30.3 | 29.6 | 29.4 | 30.1 | 32.5 | 31.9 | 31.7 |
| Daily (Celsius) | 26.7 | 27.7 | 27.4 | 24.8 | 27.5 | 27 | 26.1 | 26 | 26.3 | 28.2 | 27.4 | 27.2 |
| Av. Low (Celsius) | 24.1 | 24.7 | 24.3 | 24.8 | 24.7 | 24.4 | 24.6 | 23.3 | 23.6 | 24.7 | 24.6 | 24.4 |
| AV. Rainfall (mm) | 527.5 | 100.2 | 193.1 | 228.8 | 97.3 | 122.8 | 156 | 37.3 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 237.6 | 160.3 |
| Av. Rainy Days | 25 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 21 |
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| Wind Speed and Humidity | ||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Wind Speed (Knot) | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 86 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 82 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 82 | 83 |
| Source:[16] | ||||||||||||
| Air Pressure and Sunlight Exposure | ||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Air Pressure (mb) | 1008.7 | 1008.3 | 1010.2 | 1004.2 | 1010.2 | 1009.2 | 1011.5 | 1012.8 | 1012.8 | 1012.4 | 1009.5 | 1008.8 |
| Sunlight Exposure | 45 | 71 | 72 | 67 | 70 | 58 | 60 | 87 | 96 | 99 | 67 | 61 |
| Source:[17] | ||||||||||||
The forest and river in Banyuwangi is well-preserved, says the Indonesia Dragonfly Society because they found 3 dragonfly species which only can live in good environment.[18]
Nevertheless, there are local controversies in the Regency over the impact of gold mining activities in the locality of Tumpang Pitu village. In 2006, the Banywangi regency administration granted a mining licence to one company, PT Indo Multi Niaga, which later transferred the licence to another company. However, the local community had expressed concern about gold mining activities as early as 1997. The issues partly related to the protection of the area around a local Hindu temple, partly relate to environmental matters, and partly related to local community views about the economic and social impact of the mining.[19]
Banyuwangi travel guide from Wikivoyage
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