Brebes District is a district (Indonesian: Kecamatan) and the capital of Brebes Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is bordered by the Java Sea to the north, Tegal City (West Tegal District and Margadana District) and Tegal Regency (Dukuhturi District and Adiwerna District) to the east, Jatibarang District to the south and Wanasari District to the west. It covers 92.23 km2 and had a population of 157,149 at the 2010 Census[3] and 182,421 at the 2020 Census.[4]

Brebes District
Kecamatan Brebes
Sights in Brebes (clockwise from top) : Randusanga Beach, Ciblon Waterboom, Alun alun Brebes, Great Mosque of Brebes, Karangbirahi Stadium
Sights in Brebes (clockwise from top) : Randusanga Beach, Ciblon Waterboom, Alun alun Brebes, Great Mosque of Brebes, Karangbirahi Stadium
Location Brebes District in Brebes Regency
Location Brebes District in Brebes Regency
Coordinates: 6°52′30″S 109°03′10″E / 6.87500°S 109.05278°E / -6.87500; 109.05278
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceCentral Java
RegencyBrebes
Government
 • CamatM. Amrin Alfi Umar, S.IP, M.Si[1]
Area
 • Total92.23 km2 (35.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)[2]
 • Total182,421
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+07.00 (WIB)
Postal Code
52211 to 52220, 52251
Area code0283

History edit

In early January 1950, DI/TII forces led by Amir Fatah briefly occupied Brebes. Later, they retreated from the town after facing a battle from TNI.[5]

Administrative Villages edit

Brebes District is divided into 23 administrative villages (5 kelurahan and 18 desa).

Desa edit

Kelurahan edit

References edit

  1. ^ Ita (3 May 2015). "4.491 Relawan Kader Pendata Mulai Lakukan Pendataan Keluarga" (in Indonesian). Vimanews. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  3. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  5. ^ Jayusman, Jayusman (2000). Gerakan DI/TII Amir Fatah 1949-1950 suatu pemberontakan kaum santri di daerah Tegal-Brebes (Thesis). Universitas Indonesia. p. 123.