Blitar
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| Blitar | |
| Motto: Kridha Hangudi Jaya (city) Hurub Hambangun Praja (regency) |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| City | April 1, 1906 |
| Regency | August 5, 1324 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Djarot Syaiful Hidayat |
| - Regent | Heri Nugroho |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1,621.368 km² (? sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 1,239,255 |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Post code | 66100 |
| Website: www.blitar.go.id (city) www.kabblitar.go.id (regency) |
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Blitar is a city (kota) and also a regency (kabupaten) on East Java, Indonesia, about 73 kilometers from Malang and 160 kilometers from Surabaya. The area longitude is between 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South. Kelud is only one active mountain located on the north of Blitar. Blitar has some temples from Majapahit kingdom, like Penataran and Simping. Sukarno's grave located on the city, 5 kilometers from the city plaza.
[edit] References
- Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th edition). Melbourne: Lonely Planet, page 285-286. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.
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