Temanggung Regency
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Temanggung Regency is a regency in the Central Java Province
of Indonesia
. Its capital is Temanggung.
All travelers going to the Dieng temple complex from Yogya
or Semarang
have to pass this regency. Temanggung Regency is famous for longan
, a small sweet fruit that is harvested in January and February.
with an average elevation between 500 to 1450 meters and it is landlocked. The volcanoes Mount Sundoro
and Mount Sumbing
arise on its border with the Wonosobo Regency
. Its major drainage system is the Progo River
and its tributaries.
.
, Temanggung Regency was one of the areas in central Java where the Communist Party (PKI)
had is rural strongholds. In the 21st century Temanggung Regency provided a hideout for members of the islamist Jemaah Islamiyah
.
. Nonetheless, the Temanggung Regency was a center of Pentecostal
Christianity
, and still has a fair Christian population. Although they are under increasing pressure from the Indonesian laws restricting certain types of proselytizing
.
, is the basis of a local industry as well as is the production of cigars. Silkworms are raised in the area around the town of Candiroto.
and on to junction with the coastal rail lines, however, it is currently closed by the government due to the operational costs.
Central Java
Central Java is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang. It is one of six provinces on the island of Java.This province is the province of high Human Development in Indonesia and its Points Development Index countries is equivalent to Lebanon. The province of Central Java...
of Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. Its capital is Temanggung.
All travelers going to the Dieng temple complex from Yogya
Yogyakarta (city)
Yogyakarta is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. Yogyakarta was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to...
or Semarang
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
have to pass this regency. Temanggung Regency is famous for longan
Longan
Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan, is a tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia, in the Indomalaya ecozone known for its edible fruit.-Vernacular names:The fruit is known as longan or longyan in English...
, a small sweet fruit that is harvested in January and February.
Geography
Temanggung Regency is located on the volcanic Dieng PlateauDieng Plateau
Dieng Plateu, is a marshy plateau that forms the floor of a caldera complex on the Dieng active volcano complex near Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia. Referred to as "Dieng" by Indonesians, it sits at 2,000m above sea level far from major population centres...
with an average elevation between 500 to 1450 meters and it is landlocked. The volcanoes Mount Sundoro
Mount Sundoro
Mount Sindara, Mount Sindoro or Mount Sundoro is an active stratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia. Parasitic craters and cones are found in the northwest-southern flanks; the largest is called Kembang. A small lava dome occupies the volcano's summit. Historical eruptions mostly mild-to-moderate...
and Mount Sumbing
Mount Sumbing
Mount Sumbing or Gunung Sumbing is an active stratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia, symmetrical with Sundoro. The only report of historical eruptions is from 1730. It has created a small phreatic crater at the summit....
arise on its border with the Wonosobo Regency
Wonosobo Regency
Wonosobo is a regency in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Wonosobo, located at , about 120 km from Semarang. The regency is located in Dieng Plateau. Its area is 984.68 km² and population of ca. 700,000.-Etymology:...
. Its major drainage system is the Progo River
Progo River
Progo River is a river in southern central Java, Indonesia. The river passed through two provinces of Indonesia; Central Java and Yogyakarta. The river source is at the slopes of Mount Sundoro, Central Java. The river runs to southeast through Magelang city. The river runs through historical Kedu...
and its tributaries.
Borders
It is bordered by:- Pekalongan RegencyPekalongan RegencyPekalongan is a regency on the north coast of Central Java province in Indonesia. its capital city is Kajen. Pekalongan residents are well known for their pursuit of perfection regarding the Indonesian traditional clothing called "Batik"....
to the northeast; - Batang RegencyBatang RegencyBatang is a regency in the north coast of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Batang, about 100 km west of the province's capital city of Semarang.People in Batang are mostly Javanese who speak both Javanese and Indonesian....
to the north; - Semarang RegencySemarang RegencySemarang is a regency in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Ungaran.-Geography:Administratively, Semarang Regency borders to Keendal and Temanggung in the west, Salatiga City in the south, Grobogan and Demak in the east and Semarang Municipality in the north...
to the east; - Magelang RegencyMagelang RegencyMagelang is a regency in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Mungkid. Its motto is Magelang Gemilang ....
to the south; and - Wonosobo RegencyWonosobo RegencyWonosobo is a regency in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Wonosobo, located at , about 120 km from Semarang. The regency is located in Dieng Plateau. Its area is 984.68 km² and population of ca. 700,000.-Etymology:...
to the southwest.
Administrative subdistricts
Temanggung Regency is divided into the following twenty subdistricts (kecamatan)Subdistricts of Indonesia
In Indonesia, a kecamatan or district is a subdivision of a regency or of a city . A district is itself divided into kelurahan or administrative villages....
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Communities
The major towns of Temanggung Regency, aside from the capital of Temanggung, include Candiroto, Jumo, Kaloran, Kandangan, Kranggan, Muntung, Ngadirejo, Parakan, and Tretep.History
After World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Temanggung Regency was one of the areas in central Java where the Communist Party (PKI)
Communist Party of Indonesia
The Communist Party of Indonesia was the largest non-ruling communist party in the world prior to being crushed in 1965 and banned the following year.-Forerunners:...
had is rural strongholds. In the 21st century Temanggung Regency provided a hideout for members of the islamist Jemaah Islamiyah
Jemaah Islamiyah
Jemaah Islamiah , is a Southeast Asian militant Islamic organization dedicated to the establishment of a Daulah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia incorporating Indonesia, Malaysia, the southern Philippines, Singapore and Brunei...
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Religion
The majority of the population of the Temanggung Regency is MuslimMuslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
. Nonetheless, the Temanggung Regency was a center of Pentecostal
Pentecostalism
Pentecostalism is a diverse and complex movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, has an eschatological focus, and is an experiential religion. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek...
Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, and still has a fair Christian population. Although they are under increasing pressure from the Indonesian laws restricting certain types of proselytizing
Proselytism
Proselytizing is the act of attempting to convert people to another opinion and, particularly, another religion. The word proselytize is derived ultimately from the Greek language prefix προσ- and the verb ἔρχομαι in the form of προσήλυτος...
.
Economy
The big cash crop in the Temanggung Regency is tobacco. Other cash crops include patchouli oil, honey and soy oil. The traditional herbal medicine, jamuJamu
Jamu is traditional medicine in Indonesia. It is predominantly herbal medicine made from natural materials, such as parts of plants such as roots, leaves and bark, and fruit...
, is the basis of a local industry as well as is the production of cigars. Silkworms are raised in the area around the town of Candiroto.
Transportation
There is a rail line from Parakan through the town of Temanggung south to MagelangMagelang
Magelang is one of the largest cities of the 1,130 km² Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is also the largest town in the Kedu Plain between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing in Central Java, Indonesia...
and on to junction with the coastal rail lines, however, it is currently closed by the government due to the operational costs.
Culture and tourism
- Gondosuli Temple - A newly discovered temple located 13 km from the town of Temanggung.
- Kledung - a highly scenic pass between Mount SumbingMount SumbingMount Sumbing or Gunung Sumbing is an active stratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia, symmetrical with Sundoro. The only report of historical eruptions is from 1730. It has created a small phreatic crater at the summit....
(3371 M) and Mount SundoroMount SundoroMount Sindara, Mount Sindoro or Mount Sundoro is an active stratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia. Parasitic craters and cones are found in the northwest-southern flanks; the largest is called Kembang. A small lava dome occupies the volcano's summit. Historical eruptions mostly mild-to-moderate...
(3133 M), it is crossed at around 2340 M, and the views are great. Located 20 km from Temanggung, It is excellent site for relaxing and mountaineering. Bungalows and other accommodation are available. - Jumprit - a pool on the slope of Mount SundoroMount SundoroMount Sindara, Mount Sindoro or Mount Sundoro is an active stratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia. Parasitic craters and cones are found in the northwest-southern flanks; the largest is called Kembang. A small lava dome occupies the volcano's summit. Historical eruptions mostly mild-to-moderate...
, located 22 km from Temanggung. The water is cool and clean, and to some meditators considered as a holy place. The scenery here is very beautiful. - Pringapus Temple- located near Jumprit. It was built by Sanjaya kingdom.
- Pakitan and Parakan - two small pleasant towns in the regency. Pakitan is situated between the hills, it has a cool climate.
- Meteorit - located in Wonotirto subdistrict Bulu.
- Water Fall Trocoh / Curug Trocoh - Located in Wonoboyo.
External links
- "Temanggung Google Satellite Map" Maplandia World Gazetteer