Bantul (Javanese: ꦧꦤ꧀ꦠꦸꦭ꧀; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈbantʊl]) is a regency located in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Java. The regency's population was 911,503 at the 2010 Census,[2] but has risen to 985,770 at the 2020 Census[3] and to 1,009,434 at the official estimates for mid 2023 - comprising 502,280 males and 507,160 females.[1] Like many regencies on the island of Java, it is densely populated with roughly 1,973 people per square kilometre in 2023, although this is largely because the north of the regency partly surrounds the city of Yogyakarta and contains many suburban communities, notably in the densely-populated districts of Banguntapan, Sewon and Kasihan, which border the city to the east, south and west.
Bantul Regency
Kabupaten Bantul ꦑꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦧꦤ꧀ꦠꦸꦭ꧀ | |
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Clockwise from top right: Parangkusumo Desert, Mangunan Pine Forest, Bantul gate, Pulosari Waterfall, Pengger Pine Forest, Pathok Negara Taqwa Wonokromo Mosque, Paseban Square, Parangtritis Beach. | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Nicknames: Kota Gerabah ("City of Pottery"), Kota Geplak ("City of Geplak"), Kota Sate Klathak ("City of Klathak Satay"), Sahara van Java | |
| Motto(s): Bantul Projotamansari (Produktif-Professional, Ijo Royo-royo, Tertib, Aman, Sehat, Asri) ("Productive-Professional, Ijo Royo-royo, Orderly, Safe, Healthy, Beautiful") Tourism Slogan: The Harmony of Nature and Culture | |
 Location within Special Region of Yogyakarta | |
| Coordinates: 7°53′11″S 110°19′40″E / 7.886447°S 110.327838°E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Yogyakarta |
| Capital | Bantul |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Abdul Halim Muslih |
| • Vice Regent | Joko Purnomo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 511.706 km2 (197.571 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 20232 estimate) | |
| • Total | 1,009,434 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
| Post code | 55000 |
| Area code | (+62) 274 |
| Vehicle registration | AB |
| Website | bantulkab.go.id |
The regency is bordered by the city of Yogyakarta and Sleman regency to the north, the regency of Kulon Progo to the west, the Gunung Kidul Regency to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south. The town of Bantul is the administrative centre.
The village of Kemusuk in the Sedayu District in the northwest of the regency is the birthplace of former Indonesian President, Suharto.
2006 earthquake edit
On 27 May 2006 an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck near Java's southern coast causing widespread damage. Bantul Regency was the region most affected by the disaster. Around 4,100 residents of Bantul Regency were killed, 12,000 were injured. 72,000 houses were destroyed, and 137,000 were damaged.[4]
Administrative districts edit
Bantul Regency is divided into seventeen districts (kapanewon), 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 2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (all classed as kalurahan) within each district, and its post codes.
| Kode Kemendagri |
Name of District (kapanewon) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n 2010 Census |
Pop'n 2020 Census |
Pop'n mid 2023 Estimate |
Admin centre |
No. of villages |
Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.02.01 | Srandakan | 18.510 | 28,572 | 30,630 | 30,960 | Trimurti | 2 | 55762 |
| 34.02.02 | Sanden | 23.114 | 29,667 | 30,960 | 31,380 | Murtigading | 4 | 55763 |
| 34.02.03 | Kretek | 26.470 | 29,163 | 30,320 | 30,840 | Donotirto | 5 | 55772 |
| 34.02.04 | Pundong | 23.110 | 31,667 | 35,020 | 35,720 | Srihardono | 3 | 55771 |
| 34.02.05 | Bambanglipuro | 23.095 | 37,330 | 40,800 | 41,470 | Sidomulyo | 3 | 55764 |
| 34.02.06 | Pandak | 24.264 | 47,694 | 51,500 | 52,170 | Wijirejo | 4 | 55761 |
| 34.02.08 | Bantul | 33.289 | 59,277 | 64,360 | 65,290 | Bantul | 5 | 55711 - 55715 |
| 34.02.09 | Jetis | 21.808 | 51,925 | 58,470 | 59,960 | Sumberagung | 4 | 55781 |
| 34.02.10 | Imogiri | 23.529 | 56,219 | 62,590 | 63,970 | Imogiri | 8 | 55782 |
| 34.02.11 | Dlingo | 54.919 | 35,504 | 38,860 | 39,520 | Dlingo | 6 | 55783 |
| 34.02.13 | Pleret | 59.537 | 43,269 | 49,820 | 51,420 | Pleret | 5 | 55791 |
| 34.02.14 | Piyungan | 28.421 | 48,668 | 54,270 | 55,500 | Srimulyo | 3 | 55792 |
| 34.02.12 | Banguntapan | 24.200 | 120,015 | 124,600 | 126,370 | Baturetno | 8 | 55191 - 55198 |
| 34.02.15 | Sewon | 33.259 | 104,368 | 109,370 | 111,890 | Panggungharjo | 4 | 55185 - 55188 |
| 34.02.16 | Kasihan | 27.902 | 110,871 | 115,050 | 120,920 | Tirtonirmolo | 4 | 55181 - 55184 |
| 34.02.07 | Pajangan | 32.094 | 32,852 | 38,250 | 39,600 | Sendangsari | 3 | 55751 |
| 34.02.17 | Sedayu | 34.187 | 44,450 | 50,910 | 52,450 | Argorejo | 4 | 55752 |
| Totals | 511.706 | 911,503 | 985,770 | 1,009,434 | Bantul | 75 |
Turtles nesting edit
Bantul Regency has two locations of turtles nesting, in Gua Cemara Beach and Pelangi Beach. Both have only more than 10 nests each in a year. Nesting period is in July and August.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Bantul Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3402)
- ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Budy P. Resosudarmo; Catur Sugiyanto; Ari Kuncoro (October 2008). "Livelihood Recovery after Natural Disasters and the Role of Aid: The Case of the 2006 Yogyakarta Earthquake" (PDF). Australian National University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "Penyu Laut Mulai Bertelur di Pantai Selatan Yogyakarta". July 4, 2015.
External links edit
Media related to Bantul Regency at Wikimedia Commons- (in Indonesian) Official website
