| Official Name: | Banyuwangi Regency |
| Native Name: | Kabupaten Banyuwangi Blambangan |
| Translit Lang1: | Other |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Osing |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | ꦑꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦨꦪꦸꦮꦔꦶ |
| Motto: | Javanese: ꦯꦠꦾꦨꦏ꧀ꦠꦶꦦꦿꦗꦩꦸꦏ꧀ꦠꦶ(official) Satya Bhakti Praja Mukti (devoted to the truth for the welfare of the people) The Sunrise of Java(informal) |
| Settlement Type: | Regency |
| Pushpin Map: | Indonesia_Java#Indonesia |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Java and Indonesia |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Established Title: | Anniversary |
| Established Date: | 18 December 1771 |
| Leader Title: | Regent |
| Leader Name: | Ipuk Fiestiandani |
| Area Total Km2: | 5782.40 |
| Population As Of: | mid 2023 estimate |
| Population Note: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 1780015 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | IWST |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Coordinates: | -8.2186°N 114.3669°W |
| Area Code: | (+62) 333 |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Regent |
| Leader Name1: | H. Sugirah |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Banyuwangi |
Banyuwangi Regency is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) of East Java province in Indonesia. This regency also known as the sun rise of Java because it is located at the easternmost end of Java Island. The town of Banyuwangi serves as a port for ferry services between Java and Bali. The regency is surrounded by mountains and forests to the west; by sea to the east and south - is separated by the Strait of Bali from Bali. With an area of 5,782.5 km2, this regency is by far the largest on the island of Java. 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 2023 was 1,780,015 (comprising 888,288 males and 891,727 females).[6] The town of Banyuwangi is the administrative capital. The name Banyuwangi is Javanese for "fragrant waters", connected to the Javanese folklore of Sri Tanjung.
One Banyuwangi native group is the Osing community which has a Hindu 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 as Majapahit descendants. Other groups are Javanese (living mostly in the south and west), Madurese (mainly in the north and coastal area) and Balinese (scattered but more concentrated in the east). Other smaller groups include Chinese, Buginese, and Arabs.
Once known as Blambangan (or its variation: Balambangan and Balumbungan), it was a vassal 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 the Sultanate 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 by Balinese culture. After around 150 years of Balinese occupation, the Sultanate of Mataram gained control of the territory and renamed it Banyuwangi. Tawang alun II of Balmbangan freed Balmbangan from Mataram sultanate during Trunojoyo revolt and built the capital of Macan Putih, near modern day Banyuwangi . Later, it was part of the Mataram territory controlled by the VOC (1770). During the expansion of plantations in the 19th century, many parts of Banyuwangi were planted with coffee and sugar 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 the Fall of Suharto, a witchhunt in Banyuwangi against alleged sorcerers spiraled into widespread riots and violence. In addition to alleged sorcerers, Islamic clerics were also targeted and killed, Nahdlatul Ulama members were murdered by rioters.[7] [8]
The Blambangan Peninsula is one of the remaining places in Java where Hindu culture is still retained, having a Balinese influence.
See also: Gandrung. This is a Banyuwangi-typical dance which performed by a woman and along with simple music like violin, triangle (called), gong (or kempul), kendhang and sometimes with keyboard 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 Balinese Janger.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Banyuwangi Regency was divided into twenty-four districts[9] (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[10] and their populations at the 2020 Census[11] and the 2020 Census,[12] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[13] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 189 rural desa and 28 urban kelurahan), 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 2022 | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post codes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.10.01 | Pesanggaran (a) | 802.50 | 48,412 | 53,373 | 54,117 | Sumberagung | 5 | 68488 | |
| 35.10.22 | Siliragung | 95.15 | 44,390 | 48,678 | 49,331 | Siliragung | 5 | 68489 | |
| 35.10.02 | Bangorejo | 137.43 | 59,442 | 65,709 | 66,642 | Kebondalem | 7 | 68487 | |
| 35.10.03 | Purwoharjo (b) | 200.30 | 64,969 | 69,471 | 70,231 | Purwoharjo | 8 | 68483 | |
| 35.10.04 | Tegaldlimo | 1,341.12 | 61,176 | 66,737 | 67,598 | Tegaldlimo | 9 | 68484 | |
| 35.10.05 | Muncar | 146.07 | 128,924 | 136,425 | 137,778 | Blambangan | 10 | 68472 | |
| 35.10.06 | Cluring | 97.44 | 70,049 | 77,417 | 78,515 | Cluring | 9 | 68482 | |
| 35.10.07 | Gambiran | 66.77 | 58,412 | 66,187 | 67,287 | Wringinagung | 6 | 68486 | |
| 35.10.23 | Tegalsari | 65.23 | 46,161 | 52,361 | 53,237 | Tegalsari | 6 | 68485 | |
| 35.10.10 | 421.98 | 69,471 | 75,365 | 76,296 | Karangharjo | 7 | 68466 | ||
| 35.10.11 | Kalibaru | 406.76 | 61,182 | 65,142 | 65,827 | Kalibaruwetan | 6 | 68467 | |
| 35.10.09 | Genteng | 82.34 | 83,123 | 92,448 | 93,816 | Gentang Wetan | 5 | 68465 | |
| 35.10.08 | Srono | 100.77 | 87,209 | 96,914 | 98,339 | Sukomaju | 10 | 68471 | |
| Totals of southern two-thirds | 3,963.86 | 882,920 | 966,227 | 979,014 | 93 | ||||
| 35.10.13 | Rogojampi | 48.51 | 92,358 | 57,217 | 58,529 | Rogojampi | 10 | 68462 | |
| 35.10.25 | Blimbingsari | 67.13 | (c) | 54,341 | 55,587 | Blimbingsari | 10 | 68460 & 68461 | |
| 35.10.14 | Kabat | 94.17 | 67,137 | 63,413 | 63,692 | Kabat | 14 | 68461 | |
| 35.10.12 | Singojuruh | 59.89 | 45,242 | 50,463 | 51,223 | Singojuruh | 11 | 68464 | |
| 35.10.20 | Sempu | 174.83 | 71,281 | 83,100 | 84,714 | Sempu | 7 | 68468 | |
| 35.10.19 | Songgon | 301.84 | 50,275 | 57,077 | 58,037 | Tegalarum | 9 | 68463 | |
| 35.10.15 | Glagah | 76.75 | 33,992 | 36,532 | 36,950 | Glagah | 10 (d) | 68431 & 68432 | |
| 35.10.24 | 169.25 | 27,878 | 29,460 | 29,748 | Licin | 8 | 68454 | ||
| 35.10.16 | Banyuwangi (town) (e) | 30.13 | 106,000 | 117,558 | 119,265 | Tukangkayu | 18 (f) | 68411 - 68419 | |
| 35.10.17 | Giri | 21.31 | 28,510 | 31,621 | 32,080 | Mojopanggung | 6 (g) | 68422 - 68425 | |
| 35.10.21 | Kalipuro | 310.03 | 76,178 | 83,685 | 84,822 | Kalipuro | 9 (h) | 68421 - 68455 | |
| 35.10.18 | Wongsorejo (i) | 464.80 | 74,307 | 77,420 | 78,070 | Wongsorejo | 12 | 68453 | |
| Totals of northern third | 1,818.64 | 673,158 | 741,887 | 752,717 | 124 | ||||
| Totals | 5,782.50 | 1,556,078 | 1,708,114 | 1,731,731 | Banyuwangi (town) | 217 |
Note: (a) included 10 small offshore islands. (b) includes small offshore islands of Pulau Parengan and Pulau 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 urban kelurahan (Bakungan and Banjarsari). (e) includes small offshore islands of Pulau Boom and Pulau Santen.
(f) all 18 are kelurahan (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 4 kelurahan (Boyolangu, Giri, Mojopanggung and Penataban) and 2 desa. (h) comprises 4 kelurahan (Bulusan, Gombengsari, Kalipuro and Klatak) and 5 desa.
(i) includes small offshore island of Pulau Tabuan.
Banyuwangi International Airport at Blimbingsari serves the regency, Banyuwangi city and surrounding area of East Java. Banyuwangi can be reached by road and rail from Surabaya or by ferry from Bali.
Many European tourists visiting Bali come to Banyuwangi to surf in Plengkung and dive in Tabuhan Island. Ferries from Bali arrive at the port of Ketapang, some 8 km to the north of Banyuwangi city. Plekung Beach is also known as G-Land or green land have 3 types of waves up to 6 to 8 meters tall.[14]
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 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Source:[18] [19] | |||||||||||||
| Wind Speed and Humidity | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:[20] | |||||||||||||
| Air Pressure and Sunlight Exposure | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:[21] | |||||||||||||
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.[22]
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.[23] In addition, in Banyuwangi town, Kertosari kelurahan has a Multimedia training center for Vocational High Schools (Vocational High Schools) in Industrial Work Practices in the field of Television, through a place where millennials are creative who are members of Misntv (Media Inspirasi Sahabat Nusantara Televisi). This media is a Media Streaming Network, under the auspices of Mav Entertainment Corporation and Lembaga Sahadat-Qu, which aims to create a new workforce in the field of Television and Journalism that is reliable. The location of the Misntv office is on Jl. Ikan Banyar No. 91 RT. 03 RW. 03 Krajan Kertosari. Hopefully with this training center it can improve the economy at the UMKM level and the younger generation is able to compete in the digital era. Online Access via YouTube Misntv and Mav Entertainment Corporation