Probolinggo Regency
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Area code | (+62) 335 |
Website | probolinggokab |
Probolinggo Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Probolinggo) is a regency in East Java province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,696.17 sq. km, and had a population of 1,096,244 at the 2010 Census[2] and 1,152,537 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 1,163,859 (comprising 573,945 males and 589,914 females).[1] Its capital was formerly the city of Probolinggo, but (after that city became an independent administrative entity) the capital is now at the town of Kraksaan.
History
Indonesian National Revolution
The Dutch marines landed in
Indonesian forces launched small scale attacks to the Dutch defensive posts until early August. They also conducted scorched earth strategy to prevent the Dutch forces utilizing Indonesian facilities and food supply.[6]
Government
The administration of Probolinggo city (kota) and Probolinggo regency (kabupaten) has repeatedly been separated and merged. There was a separation of government of Probolinggo city (kotapraja) and the regency based on Ordonantie dated 20 June 1918. Then, according on Ordonantie of 9 August 1928, the city was abolished and the area was merged again into the regency.[7]
Under the Japanese occupation, the administrations were once again separated.[7] The city (under Japanese rule, the level was called shi) mayor (shico) was Gapar Wiryosudibyo, a middle school teacher, while the regency (ken) regent was Nyais Wiryosubroto. Both Probolinggo (shi and ken) were under an administration of Malang-shu (residency).[8]
During the National Revolution, on 13 August 1948 the city was abolished again and was absorbed into the regency. Then, after the Dutch recognition of Indonesian independence, the city and regency were separated again.[7]
Administrative districts
Late Dutch East Indies era
In late Dutch East Indies rule, there were 3 districts in Probolinggo Regency: Probolinggo, Tongas, and Sukapura. Probolinggo District itself was divided into 5 onderdistriks namely Probolinggo, Kanigaran, Wonoasih, Bantaran, and Leces.[9]
Current
Probolinggo Regency now consists of twenty-four
Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n Census 2010 |
Pop'n Census 2020 |
Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 |
No. of villages |
Post codes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35.13.01 | Sukapura | 102.08 | 19,571 | 19,644 | 19,564 | 12 | 67254 |
35.13.02 | Sumber | 141.88 | 26,138 | 26,038 | 25,904 | 9 | 67263 |
35.13.03 | Kuripan | 66.75 | 29,254 | 30,196 | 30,318 | 7 | 67262 |
35.13.04 | Bantaran | 42.13 | 40,641 | 43,150 | 43,680 | 10 | 67261 (a) |
35.13.05 | Leces | 36.81 | 54,703 | 57,005 | 57,394 | 10 | 67273 |
35.13.20 | Tegalsiwalan | 41.74 | 36,221 | 36,830 | 36,818 | 12 | 67274 |
35.13.06 | Banyuanyar | 45.70 | 52,206 | 54,736 | 55,207 | 14 | 67275 |
35.13.07 | Tiris | 165.67 | 63,404 | 68,524 | 69,726 | 16 | 67287 |
35.13.08 | Krucil | 202.53 | 52,368 | 56,790 | 57,842 | 14 | 67288 |
35.13.09 | Gading | 146.85 | 48,113 | 53,338 | 54,675 | 19 | 67292 |
35.13.10 | Pakuniran | 113.85 | 42,244 | 44,075 | 44,391 | 17 | 67290 |
35.13.11 | Kotaanyar | 42.58 | 35,131 | 36,559 | 36,793 | 13 | 67293 |
35.13.12 | Paiton | 53.28 | 68,914 | 67,949 | 67,598 | 20 | 67291 |
35.13.13 | Besuk | 35.04 | 45,658 | 49,535 | 50,459 | 17 | 67283 |
35.13.14 | Kraksaan | 37.80 | 65,590 | 68,146 | 68,551 | 18 (b) | 67282 |
35.13.15 | Krejengan | 34.43 | 38,036 | 40,430 | 40,940 | 17 | 67284 |
35.13.16 | Pajarakan | 21.34 | 33,667 | 33,936 | 33,839 | 12 | 67281 |
35.13.17 | Maron | 51.39 | 61,864 | 65,384 | 66,100 | 18 | 67276 |
35.13.18 | Gending | 36.61 | 39,098 | 41,815 | 42,419 | 13 | 67272 |
35.13.19 | Dringu | 31.13 | 50,737 | 53,642 | 54,235 | 14 | 67271 |
35.13.22 | Wonomerto | 45.67 | 38,569 | 40,868 | 41,346 | 11 | 67253 |
35.13.24 | Lumbang | 92.71 | 31,015 | 32,203 | 32,388 | 10 | 67255 |
35.13.23 | Tongas | 77.95 | 63,623 | 67,704 | 68,581 | 14 | 67252 |
35.13.21 | Sumberasih (c) | 30.25 | 59,479 | 64,040 | 65,091 | 13 | 67251 |
Totals | 1,696.17 | 1,096,244 | 1,152,537 | 1,163,859 | 330 |
Notes: (a) excluding the village of Besuk, which has a post code of 67283.
(b) comprises 5 urban kelurahan (Semampir, Patokan, Sidomukti, Kraksaan Wetan and Kandangjati Kulon) and 13 rural desa.
(c) includes the offshore island of Pulau Giliketapang.
Tourism
Probolinggo Regency has various tourist attractions including Mount Bromo, white water rafting at Pekalen River, and also the Jabung Buddhist temple.
Rafting at Pekalen River
The location is about 1 hour from Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park which Pekalen river cuts Probolinggo city. With difficulty up to grade 3+, there are many bat caves and also small waterfalls along the cliff of Pekalen river which are difficult to find at other rivers.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Probolinggo Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3513)
- ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Sapto 2020, p. 70-73.
- ^ Sapto 2020, p. 73-74.
- ^ Sapto 2020, p. 75.
- ^ a b c Sapto 2020, p. 19.
- ^ Sapto 2020, p. 43-44.
- ^ Sapto 2020, p. 34.
- ^ "Arung Jeram Pekalen Probolinggo". Retrieved September 13, 2014.
- ^ "Probolinggo Community". Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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Bibliography
- Sapto, Ari (2020). Gerilya Republik di Kota Probolinggo 1947-1949 [Republic's Guerrilla in Probolinggo City 1947-1949]. Matapadi. ISBN 978-602-1634-42-4.