Malang Regency
| Malang Regency Kabupaten Malang | |
|---|---|
| Regency | |
| Motto: Satata Gama Karta Raharja | |
| Country |
 Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Government | |
| • Regent | DR. H. Rendra Kresna, BcKU, SH, MM, MPM |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,534.86 km2 (1,364.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 2,446,218 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | www.malangkab.go.id |
Malang Regency is a regency in East Java. It had a population of 2,446,218 at the 2010 Census, excluding the areas and populations of the two autonomous cities of Malang and Batu which geographically lie within the regency but are administratively independent of it. The capital of the Regency is Kepanjen.
The majority of the population reside within the Greater Malang (Malang Raya), a metropolitan area which includes the cities of Malang and Batu, and 15 of the districts within the regency that comprise the valley between the two (the cities lie some 20 km apart). This metropolitan area covers 1,200.43 km²; it had a population of 2,325,109 at the 2010 Census, with a density of 1,936.9/km² (5,016/sq mile).[1]
Administration
The Malang Regency was divided at 2010 into 33 districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their 2010 Census population.[2]
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- *these last 3 districts, which all lie west of Batu city, are physically separated by Batu from the rest of Malang Regency.
This regency is the second largest regency in East Java after Banyuwangi Regency. It has a total area of 3,534.86 km² and a population of 2,446,218 inhabitants (2010 Census). Malang is also known as a region rich in potential including from agriculture, plantation and medicinal plants, and is also known for tourism.
History
When the kingdom under the leadership Akuwu Singhasari Ametung was married to Ken Dedes, the Kingdom was under the rule of the Kingdom of Kediri. Singhasari Government Center was in Tumapel. Only after appearing Ken Arok who then killed Akuwu Ametung and married Ken Dedes, the center moved to Malang Kingdom, after defeating the Kingdom of Kediri. Kediri at the time fell into the hands Singhasari and down the status of a duchy. While Ken Arok appointed himself as a king who held King Kertarajasa Jayawardhana or Dhandang Gendhis ( 1185-1222 ).
The Kingdom is experiencing ups and downs. During his heyday Mataram Kingdom in Malang fell into the hands of Mataram, as well as the Kingdom of Majapahit. While the government was moved to Demak with the introduction of Islam brought by the Wali Songo. Unfortunate as it was under the reign of Duke Ronggo Tohjiwo and only the status of the Duchy. In the times of the collapse, according to folklore, legendary heroes appeared Raden Panji Pulongjiwo. He was caught by Mataram soldiers in the village which is now called Kepanjen Panggungrejo ( Kepanji 's). The destruction of the town was known as Malang Kutho Bedhah.
Other evidence that until now a silent witness is the names of towns like Kanjeron, Balandit, Turen, Polowijen, Ketindan, Ngantang and Mandaraka. Historical heritage in the form of the temples is concrete evidence such as: Kidal Temple in Kidal Village, the District of Tumpang which is known as the storage of Anusapati's body ashes. Singhasari Temple in the District of Singosari as the storage of Kertanegara's body ashes. Jago / Jajaghu Temple in the District of Tumpang as the storage of Wisnuwardhana's body ashes.
In the VOC era, Malang is a strategic place as a base of resistance as well as Trunojoyo resistance (1674 - 1680) to the VOC-assisted Mataram. According to the story, Trunojoyo was caught in Ngantang. The early nineteenth century when the government headed by the Governor-General, as well Malang areas in other archipelago, led by the Regent. The first Malang Regent was Raden Tumenggung Notodiningrat which was raised by the Dutch government by resolution of the Governor-General May 9, 1820 No. 8 Gazette 1819 No. 16. Malang is a strategic region during the reign of kingdoms. Other evidence, such as some of the inscriptions found indicates this area has been there since the eighth century in the form of the Kingdom Singhasari and some other small kingdoms like the Kingdom Kanjuruhan as written in the Dinoyo Inscription. The inscription mentions the shrine on the day of the inauguration Friday Legi 1st Margasirsa 682 Saka, which when calculated based on the calendar leap year falls on November 28, 760. The date is used as a benchmark anniversary Malang. Since 1984 in Malang Regency Hall displayed ceremony Kanjuruhan Kingdom, full traditional costume of the time, while the attendees are encouraged typical dress of Malang as defined.
Tourism
Malang Regency has 39 natural beaches, but only 19 beaches are frequently mentioned by public and only 5 beaches which are frequently visited. Most of it are difficult to access up to near the beaches with cars, motorcycles are the best choice:
Balekambang Beach is 70 kilometers south of Malang City can be reached 1.5 to 2 hours drive. The white sandy beach is 2 kilometers long with a Hindu Pura Luhur Amertha Jati at the small cape as Tanah Lot Temple in Bali.[3]
Pantai Bajul Mati means Dead Crocodile due to there is a rock in the sea is like crocodile. The beach is in between of Balekambang Beach and Sendang Biru Beach.
Batu Bengkung Beach is near Bajul Mati Beach has natural pool trap by sand dune, but not as a lagoon due to it is not totally trap.[4]
References
- ↑ The Malang Regency is not completely metropolitan, but only the 15 kecamatan close to Malang are metropolitan, despite that claim in the Wikipedia Indonesian page - see reference under List of metropolitan areas in Indonesia.
- ↑ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ↑ Tri Hatma Ningsih (August 1, 2014). "Wisata Jawa Rasa Pulau Dewata".
- ↑ Ainun Umami (March 6, 2015). "Tercenung di Pantai Bengkung".
