Kebumen (town)

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Kebumen
Beriman
Ngapak transcription(s)
   Javanese ꦏꦼꦧꦸꦩꦺꦤ꧀
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Motto: 
    • Kebumen Beriman
    • (Bersih, Indah, Manfaat, Aman, Nyaman)
    • (Clean, Lovely, Useful, Safe, Comfortable)
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Kebumen
Location in Kebumen Regency, Java and Indonesia
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Kebumen
Kebumen (Java)
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Kebumen
Kebumen (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 7°40′15.3″S109°39′39.0″E / 7.670917°S 109.660833°E / -7.670917; 109.660833
Country Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Province Flag of Central Java.svg Central Java
Regency Kebumen
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 zone UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time)
Area code (+62) 287
Vehicle registration AA
Languages
    • Indonesia
    • Javanese
    • Chinese
    • English (by the expat community)
    • Many other Indonesian languages
Website www.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 ]

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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″S109°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
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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.NameYearArea Name
1Panembahan Bodronolo1642–1657Panjer
2Hastrosuto1657–1677Panjer
3Kalapaking I1677–1710Panjer
4KRT. Kalapaking II1710–1751Panjer
5KRT. Kalapaking III1751–1790Panjer
6KRT. Kalapaking IV1790–1833Panjer
7KRT. Arungbinang IV1833–1861Panjer
8KRT. Arungbinang V1861–1890Keboemen
9KRT. Arungbinang VI1890–1908Keboemen
10KRT. Arungbinang VII1908–1934Keboemen
11KRT. Arungbinang VIII1934–1942Keboemen
12R. Prawotosoedibyo S1942–1945Keboemen
13KRT. Said Prawirosastro1945–1947Keboemen
14RM. Soedjono1947–1948Kebumen
15R.M. Istikno Sosrobusono1948–1951Kebumen
16R.M. Slamet Projorahardjo1951–1956Kebumen
17R. Projosudarto1956–1961Kebumen
18R. Sudarmo Sumohardjo1961–1963Kebumen
19R.M. Suharjo Notoprojo1963–1964Kebumen
20DRS. R. Soetarjo Kolopaking1964–1966Kebumen
21R. Suyitno1966–1968Kebumen
22Mashud Mertosugondo1968–1974Kebumen
23R. Soepeno Soerjodiprodjo1974–1979Kebumen
24DRS. H. Dadiyono Yudoprayitno1979–1984Kebumen
25Drs. Iswarto1984–1985Kebumen
26H. M.C. Tohir1985–1990Kebumen
27H.M. Amin Soedibyo1990–1995Kebumen
28H.M. Amin Soedibyo1995–2000Kebumen
29Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si2000–2005Kebumen
30Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si2005–2008Kebumen
31K.H. Nashiruddin Al Mansyur2008–2010Kebumen
32H. Buyar Winarso, SE2010–2015Kebumen
33Ir. H. Yahya Fuad, SE2016–2018Kebumen
34K. H. Yazid Mahfudz2019–2020Kebumen

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:

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

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