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{{Short description|City in East Java, Indonesia}}
{{Other uses}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Blitar
| official_name = City of Blitar ''{{nobold|Kota Blitar}}''
| native_name1 =
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| nickname =
| motto = {{lang|kaw|Kridha Hangudi Jaya}} ([[Old Javanese]]) '''ꦏꦿꦶꦝꦲꦔꦸꦢꦶꦗꦪ''' (Working hard to build success){{force singular}}
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|image1 = Makam BK di Blitar.jpg
|image2 = Istana gebang.jpg
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| image_caption = Clockwise from top left: [[Sukarno Mausoleum]], Istana Gebang
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| image_shield = Seal of the City of Blitar.svg
| image_map = locator kota blitar.png
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| map_caption = Location within [[East Java]]
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Java]] and [[Indonesia]]
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Province of Indonesia|Province]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|East Java}}
| settlement_type = [[List of regencies and cities of Indonesia|City]]
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = {{Ill|Syauqul Muhibbin|lt=Syauqul Muhibbin|id}}
| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor
| leader_name1 = {{Ill|Elim Tyu Samba|lt=Elim Tyu Samba|id}}
| established_title = City
| established_date = {{Birth date and age|1906|4|1}}
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| population_as_of = mid 2024 estimate
| population_note = <ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)</ref>
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| timezone = [[Time in Indonesia|Indonesia Western Time]]
| utc_offset = +7
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| coordinates = {{coord|8|06|S|112|09|E|region:ID|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_m = 167
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal codes in Indonesia|Postcode]]
| postal_code = 66100
| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in Indonesia|Area code]]
| area_code = (+62) 342
| registration_plate = AG
| website = {{URL|blitarkota.go.id}}
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| registration_plate_type = [[vehicle registration plates of Indonesia|Vehicle registration]]
}}
'''Blitar''' is a landlocked [[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,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jatim.bps.go.id/statictable/2016/07/26/347/tinggi-wilayah-di-atas-permukaan-laut-dpl-menurut-kabupaten-kota-di-provinsi-jawa-timur-2015.html|title=BPS Provinsi Jawa Timur|website=jatim.bps.go.id|language=en|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> and is an enclave within [[Blitar Regency]] which surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 32.57 km2, and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 Census<ref name="Biro Pusat Statistik 2011">Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.</ref> and 149,149 at the 2020 Census;<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2021">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.</ref> the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 161,204 (comprising 80,376 males and 80,828 females).<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)</ref>

The city is noted as the location of the grave of [[Sukarno]], the first [[president of Indonesia]], 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jakpost.travel/stories/photos/ZM7iVKyrwvAGND1W/4?ac=cde0f667e9a6768e155d11ad3813165e |title=Many memories: Photographs inside Istana Gebang tell their own stories about the life of young Sukarno and his family. (Photo by Mary Sasmiro) | Jakarta Post Travel |access-date=2014-06-06 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606202606/http://www.jakpost.travel/stories/photos/ZM7iVKyrwvAGND1W/4?ac=cde0f667e9a6768e155d11ad3813165e |archive-date=2014-06-06 }}</ref> In addition, the very active [[Kelud]] volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.

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 2023 of 436,740 within 318.3 km2.<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2024">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)</ref>

==Administrative districts==
Blitar city is divided into three [[Districts of Indonesia|districts]] (''kecamatan''), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census<ref name="Biro Pusat Statistik 2011"/> and the 2020 census,<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2021"/> together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kota Blitar Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3572)</ref> The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of [[administrative village|villages]] (urban ''kelurahan'') in each district, and its postal codes.

{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! Kode Wilayah|| Name of District (''kecamatan'') || Area in km2 || Pop'n census 2010|| Pop'n census 2020|| Pop'n estimate mid 2024||Admin centre||No. of villages||Post codes
|-
| 35.72.02 || Sukorejo ||align="right"| 9.92 ||align="right"| 44,043||align="right"| 51,998||align="right"| 54,996||Sukorejo||align="center"| 7 ||66121 - 66126
|-
| 35.72.01 || Kepanjenkidul ||align="right"| 10.50 ||align="right"| 38,715||align="right"| 41,679||align="right"| 46,000||Bendo||align="center"| 7 ||66113 - 66117
|-
| 35.72.03 || Sawanwetan ||align="right"| 12.15 ||align="right"| 49,210 ||align="right"| 55,472||align="right"| 60,208||Sawanwetan||align="center"| 7 ||66133 - 66137
|-
! || '''''Totals''''' ||align="right"| ''32.57'' ||align="right"| ''131,968''||align="right"| ''149,149'' ||align="right"| ''161,204'' || ''Kepanjenkidul'' ||align="center"| ''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/06/08/blitar-leads-economic-governance-survey.html|author=The Jakarta Post|access-date=June 3, 2016|title=Blitar Leads Economic Governance Survey}}</ref>

==Sukarno's Mausoleum==
{{main|Grave of Sukarno}}

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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1979/06/22/even-in-death-sukarno-wins-tribute-from-indonesians/d7022e58-d2cf-476d-a231-d5db959bd2ee/|title=Even in Death, Sukarno Wins Tribute From Indonesians|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref>

==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)<ref name="Laila">{{Cite news|last=Sa'adah|first=Dwi Lailatus|date=2023-11-24|title=Jangan Kelewatan! Intip 5 Kampus Terkenal di Blitar|url=https://timesindonesia.co.id/pendidikan/477603/jangan-kelewatan-intip-5-kampus-terkenal-di-blitar|work=Times Indonesia|access-date=2024-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lindawati|first=Dwi|title=10 Rekomendasi Universitas di Blitar, Pilihan Tempat Kuliah Terbaik dan Berkualitas|url=https://tugujatim.id/10-rekomendasi-universitas-di-blitar-pilihan-tempat-kuliah-terbaik/|work=Tugu Jatim|language=id|access-date=2024-02-09}}</ref>

==People from Blitar==
[[File:KITLV 87880 - Isidore van Kinsbergen - Bathing location near Tjandi Panataran near Blitar - Before 1900.tif|thumb|Bathing place near Temple [[Panataran]], near Blitar]]

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* [[Boediono]], former [[vice president of Indonesia]].
* [[Admiral]] [[Agus Suhartono]], former [[commander-in-chief]] of the [[Tentara Nasional Indonesia|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 (artist)|Hardi]], painter
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==Climate==
Blitar has a [[tropical monsoon climate]] (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May.
{{Weather box
|width = auto
| location = Blitar
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| Jan high C = 28.8
| Feb high C = 28.9
| Mar high C = 29.2
| Apr high C = 29.5
| May high C = 29.6
| Jun high C = 29.8
| Jul high C = 29.6
| Aug high C = 30.0
| Sep high C = 30.7
| Oct high C = 30.9
| Nov high C = 30.0
| Dec high C = 29.3

| Jan mean C = 24.6
| Feb mean C = 24.7
| Mar mean C = 24.9
| Apr mean C = 24.9
| May mean C = 24.6
| Jun mean C = 24.3
| Jul mean C = 23.7
| Aug mean C = 23.9
| Sep mean C = 24.6
| Oct mean C = 25.1
| Nov mean C = 25.0
| Dec mean C = 24.8
| year mean C =
| Jan low C = 20.5
| Feb low C = 20.6
| Mar low C = 20.6
| Apr low C = 20.4
| May low C = 19.7
| Jun low C = 18.8
| Jul low C = 17.9
| Aug low C = 17.9
| Sep low C = 18.6
| Oct low C = 19.4
| Nov low C = 20.0
| Dec low C = 20.3
|rain colour=green
|Jan rain mm=296
|Feb rain mm=271
|Mar rain mm=265
|Apr rain mm=191
|May rain mm=131
|Jun rain mm=81
|Jul rain mm=45
|Aug rain mm=24
|Sep rain mm=32
|Oct rain mm=102
|Nov rain mm=191
|Dec rain mm=283
|source 1 = Climate-Data.org<ref>{{cite web
|url = https://en.climate-data.org/location/48081/
|title = Climate: Blitar
|publisher=Climate-Data.org
|access-date = 16 November 2020}}</ref>
}}

==See also==
*[[1945 PETA Revolt in Blitar]]
*[[Station Blitar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
*{{cite book | last =Witton | first =Patrick | title =Indonesia | edition =7th | publisher =Lonely Planet | year =2003 | location =Melbourne | pages =285–286| isbn = 1-74059-154-2 }}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage}}
*{{in lang|id}} [http://www.blitar.go.id Official site] of Blitar City
*{{in lang|id}} [http://www.blitarkab.go.id Official site] of Blitar Regency
*[http://www.ngw.nl/int/ind/blitar.htm Heraldry of Blitar]

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{{E Java}}
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[[Category:Sukarno]]
[[Category:1906 establishments in the Dutch East Indies]]
[[Category:Subnational enclaves and exclaves in Indonesia]]
[[Category:Brantas basin]]

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