Jember Regency
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| Jember | |
| Motto: Carya Dharma Praja Mukti | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Government | |
| - Regent | M.Z.A. Djalal |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3,293.34 km² (? sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| - Total | 2,131,289 |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Area code(s) | +62-331, +62-336 |
| Website: www.pemkabjember.go.id | |
Jember is a regency (kabupaten) of East Java, Indonesia. The city of Jember is the third largest city in East Java province. Jember is famous for its tobacco farms.
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[edit] Geography
Jember has a total area of 3,293.34 km² (329.333,94 Ha). It shares its borders with Lumajang (West), Probolinggo, Bondowoso, Situbondo (North), and Banyuwangi (East). The island of Nusa Barong is located just to the south of the regency.
[edit] Administrative areas
The Regency of Jember consists of 31 subdistricts (Indonesian:Kecamatan):
- - Ajung
- - Ambulu
- - Arjasa
- - Balung
- - Bangsalsari
- - Gumukmas
- - Jelbuk
- - Jenggawah
- - Jombang
- - Kalisat
- - Kaliwates
- - Kencong
- - Ledokombo
- - Mayang
- - Mumbulsari
- - Pakusari
- - Panti
- - Patrang
- - Puger
- - Rambipuji
- - Semboro
- - Silo
- - Sukorambi
- - Sukowono
- - Sumberjambe
- - Sumberbaru
- - Sumbersari
- - Tanggul
- - Tempurejo
- - Umbulsari
- - Wuluhan
[edit] Demographics
There are currently 3 million people living in Jember (as of 2003). The population density is about 647.15 people/km².[1]
[edit] Ethnic backgrounds
Jember is one 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.
[edit] Language
Most citizen speak Javanese language and Madurese language, and sometimes a mixed dialect of both Javanese and Madurese language. Many citizen speak Indonesian for official and business purposes only, and to communicate with non-Javanese or non-Madurese people.
[edit] External links
- Official website: www.pemkabjember.go.id
[edit] References
- Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th edition). Melbourne: Lonely Planet, pages 294-295. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.
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