Blitar

Blitar is a city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' – 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South. The city of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level, and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 33.20 km2, and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 149,149 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 161,906 (comprising 80,660 males and 81,246 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)

The city is notable as the location of the Grave of Sukarno the first president of Indonesia and one of the nation's founding fathers, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana Gebang (Gebang Palace), where Sukarno lived as a child, is nearby and has been converted into a museum containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history.

Blitar city is surrounded by four of the districts (kecamatan) of Blitar Regency - Kademangan, Garum, Nglegok and Sanankulon; added to the population of the city, this combined area of seven kecamatan had a total population in mid 2025 of 438,696 within its area of 318.93 km2.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)> The very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.

Administrative districts Blitar city is divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census and the 2020 census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572) The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.

Kode Wilayah Name of District(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'ncensus2010 Pop'ncensus2020 Pop'nestimatemid 2025AdmincentreNo.ofvillagesPostcodes 35.72.02 Sukorejo 10.13 44,043 51,998 55,270Sukorejo 7 66121 - 66126 35.72.01 Kepanjenkidul 10.43 38,715 41,679 46,147Bendo 7 66113 - 66117 35.72.03 Sawanwetan 12.65 49,210 55,472 60,489Sawanwetan 7 66133 - 66137 Totals 33.20 131,968 149,149 161,906 Kepanjenkidul 21

The names of the kelurahan in each district are: Sukorejo: Blitar, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Pakunden, Tanjungsari, Turi, Tlumpu Kepanjenkidul: Bendo, Kauman, Kepanjenkidul, Kepanjenlor, Ngadirejo, Sentul, Tanggung Sawanwetan: Bendogerit, Gedog, Karangtengah, Klampok, Plosokerep, Rembang, Sananwetan

Local economic governance Based on the survey conducted between August 2010 and January 2011, Blitar was rated number one in Indonesia for local economic governance, being considered particularly good in infrastructure, the interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.

Sukarno's Mausoleum

It is located at Bendogerit village, in Sunanwetan district, about 2 kilometres from Blitar city.

The tomb is built in East Javanese "Joglo" architectural pattern, and combined with Gateway of Bentar. The mausoleum is 51 feet high, with a copper roof of a three-tier building. Underneath, Sukarno's plot is flanked by that of his mother and father. A stone of black andesite bears the inscription, "Here lies Bung Karno, proclaimer of independence, first president of Indonesia." Beside the main building of the tomb, the graveyard complex has Gapura Agung (The Great Gate), Mosque, halls, parks, a rest-area, and a parking place.

The tomb is opened to the public, attracts a large number of visitors, both domestic and international. About 1.5 million people visit the tomb annually.

University in Blitar Nahdlatul Ulama University of Blitar Balitar Islamic University Kesuma Negara College of Economics (STIEKEN) PGRI Blitar Teacher Training and Education College (STKIP PGRI Blitar) Patria Husada College of Health Sciences (STIKES Patria Husada) Indonesian Tax Management Academy (AMPINDO) Putra Sang Fajar Blitar State Community Academy (AKN Putra Sang Fajar)

People from Blitar

Boediono, former vice president of Indonesia. Admiral Agus Suhartono, former commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military. Livi Zheng, film producer and director Charis Yulianto, footballer Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, badminton athlete Wiweko Soepono, inventor and director/pilot of Garuda Indonesia Anjasmara, actor Anthony Fokker, aviation pioneer Sukadji Ranuwihardjo, academic Anas Urbaningrum, politician Imam Munandar, politician Masjchun Sofwan, politician Sukarni, politician Agus Suhartono, military leader Putri Raemawasti, beauty queen, Puteri Indonesia 2007 Hardi, painter

Climate Blitar has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May.

See also 1945 PETA Revolt in Blitar Blitar railway station

References

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