Jember Regency
Jember Regency is a regency of East Java province, Indonesia. The land area is 3,306.69 km2, and the population was 2,332,726 at the 2010 census[2] and 2,536,729 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 2,584,233 (comprising 1,290,488 males and 1,293,745 females).[1] Its administrative capital is the urban area of Jember, which with 360,568 inhabitants in mid 2022 is the third largest urban area in East Java province (after Surabaya and Malang) but does not have municipality or city status as it is split between three separate administrative districts (kecamatan). Jember is famous for its tobacco farms and traditional food called tape which is made of fermented cassava.
Jember Regency
Kabupaten Jember | |
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 Gumitir Mountain | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Carya Dharma Praja Mukti (Works and devotion for the sake of the country) | |
  Jember Regency Location of Jember Regency in Indonesia | |
| Coordinates: 8°10′8″S 113°42′8″E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Government | |
| • Regent | H. Hendy Siswanto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,306.69 km2 (1,276.72 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 2,584,233 |
| • Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Area code(s) | +62-331, +62-336 |
| Website | jemberkab.go.id |
Geography
Jember Regency has a total area of 3,306.69 km2. It shares its borders with the regencies of Lumajang (to the west), Probolinggo, Bondowoso and Situbondo (to the north), and Banyuwangi (to the east). To the south lies the Indian Ocean, where the regency includes the island of Nusa Barong, located to the south of Java.
Administrative districts
Jember Regency consists of thirty-one districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2022.[1] All districts have the same name as the towns or villages which provide their administrative centres. The table also includes the number of villages in each district (totaling 226 rural desa and 22 urban kelurahan - the latter comprising the 3 districts forming Jember City), and its post code(s).
| Name of District (kecamatan( | Area in km2 | Pop'n Census 2010 | Pop'n Census 2020 | Pop'n Estimate mid 2022 | No. of villages | Post code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kencong | 61.03 | 65,173 | 71,430 | 72,055 | 5 | 68167 |
| Gumukmas | 93.27 | 79,224 | 87,724 | 89,354 | 8 | 68165 |
| Puger (a) | 160.06 | 114,506 | 123,763 | 125,331 | 12 | 68164 |
| Wuluhan (b) | 128.74 | 114,695 | 123,999 | 127,111 | 7 | 68162 |
| Ambulu (c) | 116.76 | 105,103 | 116,361 | 118,949 | 7 | 68172 (d) |
| Tempurejo (e) | 536.91 | 70,663 | 78,926 | 81,027 | 8 | 68173 |
| Silo | 322.68 | 103,850 | 108,150 | 111,202 | 9 | 68184 |
| Mayang | 57.70 | 48,362 | 50,971 | 52,105 | 7 | 68182 (f) |
| Mumbulsari | 86.09 | 62,339 | 68,009 | 69,367 | 7 | 68174 |
| Jenggawah | 56.08 | 81,318 | 87,682 | 90,279 | 8 | 68171 |
| Ajung | 60.09 | 74,416 | 82,046 | 84,424 | 7 | 68175 |
| Rambipuji | 54.41 | 78,934 | 86,834 | 88,216 | 8 | 68152 |
| Balung | 50.00 | 77,005 | 81,680 | 63,569 | 8 | 68161 |
| Umbulsari | 72.10 | 69,539 | 78,245 | 80,057 | 10 | 68166 |
| Semboro | 47.56 | 43,475 | 49,070 | 50,014 | 6 | 68157 |
| Jombang | 55.57 | 50,003 | 55,553 | 56,473 | 6 | 68168 |
| Sumberbaru | 158.09 | 99,416 | 115,270 | 116,750 | 10 | 68156 |
| Tanggul | 199.94 | 82,760 | 93,057 | 94,087 | 8 | 68155 |
| Bangsalsari | 159.53 | 113,905 | 124,264 | 126,502 | 11 | 68154 |
| Panti | 181.82 | 59,399 | 65,084 | 66,618 | 7 | 68153 |
| Sukorambi | 45.46 | 37,950 | 41,161 | 41,929 | 5 | 68151 |
| Arjasa | 35.10 | 38,055 | 41,295 | 42,279 | 6 | 68191 |
| Pakusari | 30.55 | 41,713 | 45,059 | 46,215 | 7 | 68181 |
| Kalisat | 52.68 | 74,962 | 78,428 | 80,259 | 12 | 68193 (g) |
| Ledokombo | 131.91 | 62,528 | 68,193 | 70,139 | 10 | 68196 |
| Sumberjambe | 129.99 | 60,126 | 62,635 | 64,277 | 9 | 68195 |
| Sukowono | 50.43 | 58,734 | 60,317 | 61,744 | 12 | 68194 |
| Jelbuk | 72.79 | 31,962 | 32,339 | 33,283 | 6 | 68192 |
| Kaliwates (h) | 25.61 | 111,861 | 125,855 | 124,907 | 7 | 68131 - 68137 |
| Sumbersari (h) | 36.35 | 126,279 | 132,802 | 133,724 | 7 | 68121 - 68126 |
| Patrang (h) | 37.39 | 94,471 | 100,527 | 101,937 | 8 | 68111 - 68118 |
| Totals | 3,306.69 | 2,332,726 | 2,536,729 | 2,584,233 | 248 |
Notes: (a) includes the substantial offshore island of Nusa Barong (Pulau Nusa Barong, which forms the administrative village - or desa - of Puger Wetan) as well as 13 much smaller offshore islands.
(b) includes 2 small offshore islands. (c) includes 12 small offshore islands. (d) except Karanganyar village, which has the post code of 68132. (e) includes 22 small offshore islands.
(f) except Tegalrejo village, which has the post code of 68118. (g) except Plalangan village, which has the post code of 68113.
(h) the last three districts (indicated by "(h)" above) together constitute the urban area of Jember town.
Climate
| Climate data for Jember | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30.1 (86.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.3 (86.5) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.2 (77.4) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.2 (77.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21.5 (70.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.8 (69.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 432.6 (17.03) |
361.0 (14.21) |
388.4 (15.29) |
240.4 (9.46) |
173.4 (6.83) |
88.0 (3.46) |
72.4 (2.85) |
43.5 (1.71) |
88.6 (3.49) |
197.8 (7.79) |
318.9 (12.56) |
421.8 (16.61) |
2,826.8 (111.29) |
| Average precipitation days | 18.8 | 18.2 | 16.5 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 15.0 | 109.6 |
| Source: weatherbase[4] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
There were 2,332,726 people living in Jember Regency at the 2010 Census. The population has risen by 2020 to 2,536,729 - an average density of about 767.15 people/km2.
Ethnic backgrounds
Jember Regency is an heterogeneous area where many ethnic groups are mingled and live together. Most of its population are Javanese and Madurese people, with a small percentage of ethnic Chinese, Balinese, Arabic and Indian.
Language
Most citizens speak the Javanese language or the Madurese language, and sometimes a mixed dialect of both Javanese and Madurese languages. Many citizen speak Indonesian for official and business purposes only, and to communicate with non-Javanese or non-Madurese people.
Jember Fashion Carnival
The Jember Fashion Carnaval is an annual event. In the tenth carnival in 2011, over 600 participants walked along the world's longest catwalk. It ran for 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi), along Jalan P.B. Sudirman (Central Park) and Jalan Gajah Mada up to the Jember Sport Hall.[5]
Airport
An expansion of dormant Notohadinegoro Airport has been verified for reuse/operational in June 2014. The airport now has 1,705 meters runway and ready to serve up to ATR 72/600.
The airport has been closed since April 2020 with no plans to reopen. High jet fuel prices and a lack of demand make Notohadinegoro Airport unprofitable for domestic airlines.
Notable people
- Tiara Andini (born 2001), singer
- Bayu Gatra (born 1991), professional footballer
See also
- Culture of Jember
- Mayang River
- SMK PGRI 05 Jember
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509)
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- "Jember, Indonesia Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)".
- "Jangan Lewatkan Jember Fashion Carnaval 2011 - Media Travelista". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- "Kemenhub Verifikasi Bandara Jember". June 27, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Official website:
Jember travel guide from Wikivoyage- Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 294–295. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.
