| Cimahi | |
| Official Name: | City of Cimahi |
| Translit Lang1: | Other |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Sundanese |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | 芝馬墟市[1] |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Motto: | Sundanese: Saluyu Ngawangun Jati Mandiri (Harmoniously walking together towards independent identity) |
| Pushpin Map: | Indonesia_Java#Indonesia |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Java and Indonesia |
| Coordinates: | -6.8712°N 107.5548°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Java |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Established Date: | 18 October 2001 |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Dicky Saromi (Acting) |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
| Leader Name1: | Vacant |
| Area Total Km2: | 42.43 |
| Elevation M: | 685 |
| Elevation Ft: | 2247 |
| Population Total: | 590782 |
| Population As Of: | mid 2023 estimate |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Note: | [2] |
| Area Code: | +(62) 22 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Pushpin Label: | Cimahi City |
| Timezone: | Indonesia Western Time |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
Cimahi (pronounced as /id/) is a landlocked city located immediately west of the larger city of Bandung, in West Java Province, Indonesia and within the Bandung Metropolitan Area. It covers an area of 42.43 km2 and had a population at the 2010 Census of 541,177[3] and at the 2020 Census of 568,400;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 590,782 (comprising 297,844 males and 292,938 females).[5] The city is a major textile producer, and is home to several military training centres.[6]
Cimahi, located 180 km south east of Jakarta, is situated between Bandung and West Bandung Regency.[7] Cimahi comprises three districts (kecamatan), which in turn are sub-divided into fifteen urban villages (kelurahan). Its lowest elevation is 685m (2,247feet) above sea level and directs to Citarum River. Its highest elevation is 1040m (3,410feet) above sea level, which is part of the slope of mount Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang. The Cimahi River flows through the city and Cimahi also has two Springs, named Cikuda and Cisontok.[8]
Cimahi has an elevation moderated tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy rainfall from October to May.
The name Cimahi was taken from the Cimahi river that flows through the city. The word originated from the Sundanese language and literally means "enough water". Residents of Cimahi get their water supply from the river.[9]
Cimahi's prominence increased in 1811, when Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels constructed the Great Post Road. A checkpoint, known as Loji, was built in Cimahi Square. Between 1874 and 1893, the Cimahi rail station and a railroad connecting Bandung and Cianjur was built. The building of military training centers and other military buildings was started in 1886. Cimahi was granted district status in 1935. In 1975, Cimahi became the first administrative city in West Java and the third in Indonesia. Cimahi was then granted full city status in 2001.[10]
The city of Cimahi is divided into three administrative districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[11] and the 2020 Census,[12] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[13] An elected mayor leads the city administration. The table also includes the locations of the district administrations, the number of administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district, together with their names and post codes.
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2023 | Admin centre | No. of villages | Villages Kelurahan (with Postcodes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.77.01 | Cimahi Selatan (South Cimahi) | 17.41 | 230,623 | 240,990 | 249,839 | Utama | 5 | Cibeber (40531), Leuwigajah (40532), Utama (40533), Melong (40534), Cibeureum (40535) | |
| 32.77.02 | Cimahi Tengah (Central Cimahi) | 10.89 | 163,070 | 161,758 | 165,571 | Cimahi | 6 | Baros (40521), Cigugur Tengah (40522), Karangmekar (40523), Setiamanah (40524), Cimahi (40525), Padasuka (40526) | |
| 32.77.03 | Cimahi Utara (North Cimahi) | 14.13 | 147,484 | 165,652 | 175,372 | Cibabat | 4 | Cipageran (40511), Citeureup (40512), Cibabat (40513), Pasirkaliki (40514) | |
| Total city | 42.43 | 541,177 | 568,400 | 590,782 | 15 |
Cimahi has various tourist hotspots, such as Alam Wisata Cimahi, Pandiga Recreation Sport, Rumah Pajang, Lembur Batik and Kampung Adat Cirendeu. According to the local tourist office, these offer distinctive experiences in nature, cuisine, handicrafts and traditional community.[14] Additionally, there are some buildings of historical interest, such as Dustira Hospital, Ereveld Cemetery, Military Prison and Sudirman Building.[15]