Blitar
Blitar | |
|---|---|
    Clockwise, from top left : Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Former house of Sukarno | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Kridha Hangudi Jaya | |
 Location within East Java | |
| Coordinates: 8°06′S 112°09′E / 8.100°S 112.150°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  East Java |
| City | April 1, 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Muhammad Samanhudi Anwar |
| • Vice Mayor | Santoso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (8.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 132,018 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Postcode | 66100 |
| Area code | (+62) 342 |
| Vehicle registration | AG |
| Website | blitarkota |
Blitar is a 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.[1]
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.[2] In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
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, interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.[3]
Sukarno's Mausoleum
It is located at Bendogerit village, Sunan wetan district, about 2 kilometers 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 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, hall, park, rest area and parking place.
The tomb is opened to public, attracts a large number of visitors, both domestic and international. About 1.5 million people visit the tomb annually.[4]
People from Blitar
- Boediono -Former Vice President of Indonesia.
- Admiral Agus Suhartono – Former commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military.
- Livi Zheng, film producer and director
- Sien Kiem Lay, basketball coach, national player
- Soeryo Guritno, businessman
- Charis Yulianto, footballer
- Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, badminton athlete
- Wiweko Soepono, inventor and director/pilot of Garuda Indonesia
- Anjasmara, actor
- Anthony Fokker, aviation pioneer
- Sukadji Ranuwihardjo, academic
- Anas Urbaningrum, politician
- Imam Munandar, politician
- Masjchun Sofwan, politician
- Sukarni, politician
- Agus Suhartono, military leader
- Hengky Kurniawan, actor
- Putri Raemawasti, beauty queen, Miss Indonesia 2007
- Hardi, painter
Climate
Blitar has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May.
| Climate data for Blitar | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) | 28.9 (84.0) | 29.2 (84.6) | 29.5 (85.1) | 29.6 (85.3) | 29.8 (85.6) | 29.6 (85.3) | 30.0 (86.0) | 30.7 (87.3) | 30.9 (87.6) | 30.0 (86.0) | 29.3 (84.7) | 29.7 (85.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) | 24.7 (76.5) | 24.9 (76.8) | 24.9 (76.8) | 24.6 (76.3) | 24.3 (75.7) | 23.7 (74.7) | 23.9 (75.0) | 24.6 (76.3) | 25.1 (77.2) | 25.0 (77.0) | 24.8 (76.6) | 24.6 (76.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) | 20.6 (69.1) | 20.6 (69.1) | 20.4 (68.7) | 19.7 (67.5) | 18.8 (65.8) | 17.9 (64.2) | 17.9 (64.2) | 18.6 (65.5) | 19.4 (66.9) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.3 (68.5) | 19.6 (67.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 296 (11.7) | 271 (10.7) | 265 (10.4) | 191 (7.5) | 131 (5.2) | 81 (3.2) | 45 (1.8) | 24 (0.9) | 32 (1.3) | 102 (4.0) | 191 (7.5) | 283 (11.1) | 1,912 (75.3) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[5] | |||||||||||||
See also
- 1945 PETA Revolt in Blitar
References
- ^ "BPS Provinsi Jawa Timur". jatim.bps.go.id. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ The Jakarta Post. "Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Even in Death, Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians". The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Climate: Blitar". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
External links
- Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 285–286. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.
- (in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar City
- (in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar Regency
- Heraldry of Blitar
- (Indonesian) Blitar Tourism Information
- (Indonesian) Blitar Local Information