Kebumen (town)

Kebumen
Beriman
Ngapak transcription(s)
 • Javaneseꦏꦼꦧꦸꦩꦺꦤ꧀
Motto: 
    • Kebumen Beriman
    • (Bersih, Indah, Manfaat, Aman, Nyaman)
    • (Clean, Lovely, Useful, Safe, Comfortable)
Kebumen is located in Kebumen Regency
Kebumen
Kebumen
Location in Kebumen Regency, Java and Indonesia
Kebumen is located in Java
Kebumen
Kebumen
Kebumen (Java)
Kebumen is located in Indonesia
Kebumen
Kebumen
Kebumen (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 7°40′15.3″S 109°39′39.0″E / 7.670917°S 109.660833°E / -7.670917; 109.660833
Country Indonesia
Province Central Java
RegencyKebumen
FoundedAugust 21, 1629
Incorporated1950
Area
 • Total
42.04 km2 (16.23 sq mi)
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (mid 2022 estimate)
 • Total
133,030
 • Density3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)
 [1]
Demographics
 • Ethnic groups
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time)
Area code(+62) 287
Vehicle registrationAA
Languages
    • Indonesia
    • Javanese
    • Chinese
    • English (by the expat community)
    • Many other Indonesian languages
Websitewww.kebumenkab.go.id

Kebumen is a town on the island of Java, Indonesia and is the administrative centre of Kebumen Regency, in Central Java Province. It is also the name of the main town of the district of Kebumen.[2] The population of the town at the 2010 Census was 118,847,[3] while the 2020 Census gave a total of 131,750;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 133,030.[1] Kebumen has other names - "Swallow City", "City Tours", and "the city of culture".[5][citation needed]

Geography

Kebumen is located near the Indian Ocean, it is also called Samudera Indonesia. The town is bisected by the Kali Lukulo (Lukulo River). It lies near three major roads, Jalan Pahlawan, Jalan HM. Sarbini and Jalan Ronggowarsito. Its geographic location is 7°40′15.3″S 109°39′39.0″E / 7.670917°S 109.660833°E / -7.670917; 109.660833.

Climate

Kebumen has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy to very heavy rainfall from November to May.

Climate data for Kebumen
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.6
(88.9) 		31.9
(89.4) 		31.9
(89.4) 		31.7
(89.1) 		31.1
(88.0) 		30.5
(86.9) 		30.0
(86.0) 		30.3
(86.5) 		30.7
(87.3) 		31.1
(88.0) 		31.0
(87.8) 		31.1
(88.0) 		31.1
(87.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 27.0
(80.6) 		27.2
(81.0) 		27.3
(81.1) 		27.2
(81.0) 		26.6
(79.9) 		25.5
(77.9) 		24.6
(76.3) 		25.0
(77.0) 		25.6
(78.1) 		26.1
(79.0) 		26.7
(80.1) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.3
(79.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.4
(72.3) 		22.5
(72.5) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.1
(71.8) 		20.6
(69.1) 		19.3
(66.7) 		19.7
(67.5) 		20.5
(68.9) 		21.2
(70.2) 		22.4
(72.3) 		22.5
(72.5) 		21.6
(70.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 371
(14.6) 		329
(13.0) 		360
(14.2) 		257
(10.1) 		213
(8.4) 		113
(4.4) 		96
(3.8) 		100
(3.9) 		82
(3.2) 		287
(11.3) 		419
(16.5) 		395
(15.6) 		3,022
(119)
Source: Climate-Data.org[6]

Demographics

The population is almost entirely Javanese and over 96% Muslim. The town of Kebumen has a multi-religious population.[7]

Economy

The agricultural sector has quite the dominant role in the economy of Kebumen, contributing 44.77 percent to the GDP. Agricultural commodities mainstay of this region is the product of food crops, especially rice, cassava, soybean and coconut plantations especially. The tourism sector of Kebumen is equally crucial to the local economy.[citation needed]

Leaders

The name of Tumenggung/Adipati (Duke)/Bupati (Regent) who had led Kebumen
No. Name Year Area Name
1 Panembahan Bodronolo 1642–1657 Panjer
2 Hastrosuto 1657–1677 Panjer
3 Kalapaking I 1677–1710 Panjer
4 KRT. Kalapaking II 1710–1751 Panjer
5 KRT. Kalapaking III 1751–1790 Panjer
6 KRT. Kalapaking IV 1790–1833 Panjer
7 KRT. Arungbinang IV 1833–1861 Panjer
8 KRT. Arungbinang V 1861–1890 Keboemen
9 KRT. Arungbinang VI 1890–1908 Keboemen
10 KRT. Arungbinang VII 1908–1934 Keboemen
11 KRT. Arungbinang VIII 1934–1942 Keboemen
12 R. Prawotosoedibyo S 1942–1945 Keboemen
13 KRT. Said Prawirosastro 1945–1947 Keboemen
14 RM. Soedjono 1947–1948 Kebumen
15 R.M. Istikno Sosrobusono 1948–1951 Kebumen
16 R.M. Slamet Projorahardjo 1951–1956 Kebumen
17 R. Projosudarto 1956–1961 Kebumen
18 R. Sudarmo Sumohardjo 1961–1963 Kebumen
19 R.M. Suharjo Notoprojo 1963–1964 Kebumen
20 DRS. R. Soetarjo Kolopaking 1964–1966 Kebumen
21 R. Suyitno 1966–1968 Kebumen
22 Mashud Mertosugondo 1968–1974 Kebumen
23 R. Soepeno Soerjodiprodjo 1974–1979 Kebumen
24 DRS. H. Dadiyono Yudoprayitno 1979–1984 Kebumen
25 Drs. Iswarto 1984–1985 Kebumen
26 H. M.C. Tohir 1985–1990 Kebumen
27 H.M. Amin Soedibyo 1990–1995 Kebumen
28 H.M. Amin Soedibyo 1995–2000 Kebumen
29 Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si 2000–2005 Kebumen
30 Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si 2005–2008 Kebumen
31 K.H. Nashiruddin Al Mansyur 2008–2010 Kebumen
32 H. Buyar Winarso, SE 2010–2015 Kebumen
33 Ir. H. Yahya Fuad, SE 2016–2018 Kebumen
34 K. H. Yazid Mahfudz 2019–2020 Kebumen

University / College

Mass media

Kebumen has a relatively complete mass media, both print and electronic media. Currently in Kebumen region has published a daily newspaper "Kebumen Express", which is part of Jawa Pos Group.[8]

For electronic media, there are several commercial radio stations and one Kebumen district government-owned public radio, and a local television station.[citation needed]

Radio

Radio in FM:

  • Bimasakti FM
  • Mas FM
  • Radio DVK
  • Ardana FM

Television

  • Ratih TV Kebumen (47 UHF), Kebumen government-owned television

Sports

Football

Kebumen Regency also has a football team, under the name Persak Kebumen which stands for Indonesian Football Association of Kebumen. This team in the 2008-2011 period held a competition in the Indonesian Third Division. Persak Kebumen played in the 2014-2015 period playing in the Nusantara League competition. After the return of the Indonesian League, Persak Kebumen played in Liga 3 in 2019. Chandradimuka Stadium is a home venue of Persak Kebumen.

Futsal

In addition to football clubs, Kebumen Regency has a professional futsal club namely SKN FC Kebumen. SKN FC Kebumen played in the Indonesia Pro Futsal League since 2018 as runner up. The competition that followed was 2018 AFF Futsal Championship as a semifinalist.

People

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023, Kabupaten Kebumen Dalam Angka 2023 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3305)
  2. ^ "Sub-District".[dead link‍]
  3. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  4. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  5. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved December 27, 2015.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Climate: Kebumen". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Central Java Village Shows That Unity in Diversity Is Possible Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine." Jakarta Globe. Retrieved on August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ http://kebumenekspress.com/ [dead link‍]
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