Majalengka Regency
Majalengka Regency is the landlocked regencies (kabupaten) in West Java, Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,204.24 sq. km, and had a population of 1,166,473 at the 2010 Census[2] and 1,305,476 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 1,340,617 (comprising 672,694 males and 667,923 females).[1] The administrative capital is the town of Majalengka.
Majalengka Regency
Kabupaten Majalengka | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Sundanese | ᮊᮘᮥᮕᮒᮦᮔ᮪ ᮙᮏᮜᮦᮀᮊ |
Panyaweuyan Rice field in Argapura | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Sindang Kasih Sugih Mukti ᮞᮤᮔ᮪ᮓᮀ ᮊᮞᮤᮂ ᮞᮥᮌᮤᮂ ᮙᮥᮊ᮪ᮒᮤ | |
Location within West Java | |
| Coordinates: 6°50′07″S 108°13′39″E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Java |
| Government | |
| • Regent | Major Ari Zimbo |
| • Vice Regent | Lieutenant Bari Zimas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,204.24 km2 (464.96 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate) | |
| • Total | 1,340,617 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Area code | +62 233 |
| Website | majalengkakab.go.id |
Administrative districts
The Majalengka Regency consists of twenty-six districts (kecamatan), subdivided into 13 urban villages (kelurahan) and 318 rural villages (desa); 10 of the kelurahan are in Majalengka (town) District, and the other 3 are in Cigasong District. These districts are as follows, listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census;[3] together with the official estimates as of mid-2023.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 330 rural desa and 13 urban kelurahan), and its post-code(s).
| Kode Wilayah | Name of District (kecamatan) | Area in km2 | Pop'n 2010 Census | Pop'n 2020 Census | Pop'n mid 2023 estimate | Admin centre | No. of villages | Post code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.10.01 | Lemahsugih | 78.64 | 57,038 | 63,223 | 64,730 | Lemahputih | 19 | 45465 |
| 32.10.02 | Bantarujeg | 66.52 | 42,634 | 46,289 | 47,108 | Babakansari | 13 | 45464 |
| 32.10.26 | Malausma | 45.04 | 40,936 | 47,784 | 49,663 | Malausma | 11 | 45460 |
| 32.10.03 | Cikijing | 43.54 | 59,577 | 67,467 | 69,506 | Sukamukti | 15 | 45466 |
| 32.10.23 | Cingambul | 37.03 | 35,719 | 42,604 | 44,117 | Cingambul | 13 | 45467 |
| 32.10.04 | Talaga | 43.50 | 43,045 | 47,742 | 48,888 | Talagakulon | 17 | 45463 |
| 32.10.22 | Banjaran | 41.98 | 23,903 | 25,015 | 25,187 | Banjaran | 13 | 45468 |
| 32.10.05 | Argapura | 60.56 | 33,460 | 36,470 | 37,157 | Sukasari Kidul | 14 | 45462 |
| 32.10.06 | Maja | 65.21 | 48,396 | 52,155 | 52,963 | Maja Selatan | 18 | 45461 |
| 32.10.07 | Majalengka (town) | 57.00 | 68,871 | 73,052 | 73,843 | Majalengka Wetan | 14 (a) | 45411 - 45419 |
| 32.10.20 | Cigasong | 24.17 | 33,937 | 37,763 | 38,706 | Cicenang | 10 (b) | 45476 |
| 32.10.08 | Sukahaji | 32.52 | 39,579 | 46,943 | 49,015 | Cikalong | 13 | 45470 |
| 32.10.25 | Sindang | 23.97 | 14,409 | 16,912 | 17,605 | Sindang | 7 | 45471 |
| 32.10.09 | Rajagaluh | 34.37 | 41,377 | 46,819 | 48,222 | Rajagaluh | 13 | 45472 |
| 32.10.21 | Sindangwangi | 31.76 | 30,290 | 34,315 | 35,356 | Sindangwangi | 10 | 45474 |
| 32.10.10 | Leuwimunding | 32.46 | 55,736 | 63,932 | 66,109 | Leuwimunding | 14 | 45473 |
| 32.10.19 | Palasah | 38.69 | 45,661 | 53,275 | 55,363 | Waringin | 13 | 45475 |
| 32.10.11 | Jatiwangi | 40.03 | 82,524 | 90,174 | 91,941 | Sutawangi | 16 | 45454 |
| 32.10.12 | Dawuan | 23.80 | 44,491 | 47,633 | 48,279 | Bojongcideres | 11 | 45453 |
| 32.10.24 | Kasokandel | 31.61 | 45,858 | 52,808 | 54,669 | Kasokandel | 10 | 45451 |
| 32.10.18 | Panyingkiran | 22.98 | 29,576 | 32,691 | 33,443 | Panyingkiran | 9 | 45459 |
| 32.10.13 | Kadipaten | 21.86 | 43,346 | 47,294 | 48,200 | Heuleut | 7 | 45452 |
| 32.10.14 | Kertajati | 138.36 | 42,263 | 47,578 | 48,932 | Kertajati | 14 | 45457 |
| 32.10.15 | Jatitujuh | 73.66 | 50,864 | 55,192 | 56,159 | Jatitengah | 15 | 45458 |
| 32.10.16 | Ligung | 62.25 | 56,328 | 65,770 | 68,362 | Ligung | 19 | 45456 |
| 32.10.17 | Sumberjaya | 32.73 | 56,655 | 64,576 | 66,653 | Sumberjaya | 15 | 45455 (c) |
| Total | 1,204.24 | 1,166,473 | 1,305,476 | 1,340,617 | Majalengka | 343 |
Note: (a) comprising 10 kelurahan (Babakan Jawa, Cicurug, Cijati, Cikasarung, Majalengka Kulon, Majalengka Wetan, Munjul, Sindangkasih, Tarikolot and Tonjong) and 4 desa. (b) comprising 3 kelurahan (Cicenang, Cigasong and Simpeureum) and 7 desa.
(c) except for the village (desa) of Banjaran, which has a postcode of 45468.
The incumbent regency officer (Bupati) of this regency is Dr. H. Karna Sobahi.
Transportation
Toll Road Access
| KM | Toll Road | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Padaleunyi Toll Road | Cileunyi, Cirebon, Tasikmalaya, Majalengka |
| 158 | Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road | Kertajati, Majalengka, Sumedang |
Kertajati International Airport
The new airport serves Bandung as well as West Java. The construction was started in 2015 and inaugurated in 2018 after the completion of the first phase.[4]
Tourism
Mount Panten
In March 2012, 2 foreign national champion paragliders surveyed Mount Panten. Landing area, wind velocity, and mainly take-off area are suitable for paragliding world championship. The take-off area is very vast, possible to make take-off for several paragliders at the same time, and cannot be found in other countries.[5]
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Majalengka Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3210)
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Kertajati International Airport
- "Atlet Paralayang Dunia, Matiaz Feraric Kunjungi Gunung Panten Majalengka". March 13, 2012.