Jember Regency

Jember Regency is a regency of East Java province, in Indonesia. The land area is 3,314.13 km2, and the population was 2,332,726 at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 2,536,729 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 2,625,429 (comprising 1,311,702 males and 1,313,727 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509) Its administrative capital is the urban area of Jember, which with 370,687 inhabitants in mid 2025 is the fourth largest urban area in East Java province (after Surabaya, Malang and Kediri), but does not have municipality or city status as it is split between three separate administrative districts (kecamatan). Jember is famous for its tobacco farms and traditional food called tape which is made of fermented cassava.

Geography

Jember Regency has a total area of 3,314.13.69 km2. It shares its borders with the regencies of Lumajang (to the west), Probolinggo, Bondowoso and Situbondo (to the north), and Banyuwangi (to the east). To the south lies the Indian Ocean, where the regency includes the island of Nusa Barong, located to the south of Java.

Administrative districts Jember Regency consists of thirty-one districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509) All districts have the same name as the towns or villages which provide their administrative centres. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 226 rural desa and 22 urban kelurahan - the latter comprising the 3 districts forming the Jember urban area), and its post code(s).

Code (s) (Kode Wilayah) Name ofDistrict(kecamatan) Area inkm2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2025AdmincentreNo.ofvillages Post code(s) 35.09.02 Kencong 65.4065,17371,43071,084Kencong 568167 35.09.04 Gumuk Mas 90.5379,22487,72490,757Gumukmas 868165 35.09.08 Puger (a) 158.97114,506123,763127,143Puger Kulon 1268164 35.09.11 Wuluhan (b) 139.26114,695123,999130,003Dukuhdempok 768162 35.09.12 Ambulu (c) 101.41105,103116,361121,843Ambulu 768172 (d) 35.09.18 Tempurejo (e) 515.9970,66378,92682,494Tempurejo 868173 35.09.30 Silo 344.42103,850108,150112,779Sempolan 968184 35.09.26 Mayang 57.7848,36250,97153,033Tegalrejo 768182 (f) 35.09.23 Mumbulsari 90.0062,33968,00970,702Mumbulsari 768174 35.09.16 Jenggawah 61.2481,31887,68292,072Wonosari 868171 35.09.17 Ajung 58.8474,41682,04686,523Klompangan 768175 35.09.13 Rambipuji 55.0078,93486,83489,024Rambipuji 868152 35.09.10 Balung 49.3977,00581,68084,956Balung Lor 868161 35.09.05 Umbulsari 71.4669,53978,24579,440Umbulsari 106816635.09.07 Semboro 45.2043,47549,07049,971Semboro 668157 35.09.01 Jombang 53.8950,00355,55356,192Jombang 668168 35.09.03 Sumberbaru 161.0499,416115,270117,629Yosorati 1068156 35.09.06 Tanggul 202.6282,76093,05794,499Tanggul Kulon 868155 35.09.09 Bangsalsari 161.75113,905124,264129,153Bangsalsari 1168154 35.09.14 Panti 181.0059,39965,08467,987Glagahwero 768153 35.09.15 Sukorambi 46.9237,95041,16143,013Sukorambi 568151 35.09.22 Arjasa 35.8838,05541,29543,573Arjasa 668191 35.09.24 Pakusari 31.2641,71345,05947,141Sumberpinang 768181 35.09.27 Kalisat 52.6774,96278,42881,027Glagahwero 1268193 (g) 35.09.28 Ledokombo 133.8462,52868,19370,868Sumberlesung 1068196 35.09.31 Sumberjambe 132.9360,12662,63565,231Sumberjambe 968195 35.09.29 Sukowono 45.1358,73460,31762,686Sukowono 1268194 35.09.25 Jelbuk 73.3831,96232,33933,919Jelbuk 668192 35.09.19 Kaliwates (h) 24.74111,861125,855127,951Manggli 768131 - 68137 35.09.21 Sumbersari (h) 35.98126,279132,802138,467Karangrejo 768121 - 68126 35.09.20 Patrang (h) 36.7194,471100,527104,269Patrang 868111 - 68118 Totals 3,314.132,332,7262,536,7292,625,429 248

Notes: (a) includes the substantial offshore island of Nusa Barong (Pulau Nusa Barong, which forms the administrative village - or desa - of Puger Wetan) as well as 13 much smaller offshore islands. (b) includes 2 small offshore islands. (c) includes 12 small offshore islands. (d) except Karanganyar village, which has the post code of 68132. (e) includes 22 small offshore islands. (f) except Tegalrejo village, which has the post code of 68118. (g) except Plalangan village, which has the post code of 68113. (h) the last three districts (indicated by "(h)" above) together constitute the urban area of Jember town.

Jember urban area

The "town" of Jember is composed of 3 separate districts (kecamatan) but has no overall administration below the Regency level. It is subdivided into 22 kelurahan as follows: Kaliwates District comprises the kelurahan of Jember Kidul, Kaliwates, Kebon Agung, Kepatihan, Mangli, Sempusari and Tegal Besar.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Kaliwates Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509710) Sumbersari District comprises the kelurahan of Antirogo, Karangrejo, Kebonsari, Kranjingan, Sumbersari, Tegalgede and Wirolegi.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Sumbersari Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509720) Patrang District comprises the kelurahan of Banjarsengon, Baratan, Bintoro, Gebang, Jember Lor, Jumerto, Patrang and Slawu.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Patrang Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509730) Kode Wilayah Name ofVillage(kelurahan) Area inkm2 Pop'nEstimatemid 2024 Post code 35.09.19.1001 Mangli 3.9716,73168136 35.09.04.1002 Sempusari 6.2513,24068135 35.09.19.1004 Kaliwates (village) 4.0714,32768133 35.09.19.1007 Tegal Besar 8.4541,58268132 35.09.19.1005 Jember Kidul 2.9918,81568131 35.09.19.1006 Kepatihan 3.0715,85168137 35.09.19.1003 Kebon Agung 4.377,15568137 35.09.21.1003 Kranjingan 8.2317,86168126 35.09.21.1005 Tegalgede 5.059,73368124 35.09.21.1001 Kebonsari 4.5231,61368122 35.09.21.1004 Karangrejo 7.9320,73468124 35.09.21.1002 Sumbersari (village) 5.6230,99368121 35.09.21.1007 Antirogo 7.2812,26468125 35.09.21.1006 Wirolegi 8.7514,59468124 35.09.20.1003 Gebang 6.0927,11068117 35.09.20.1006 Jember Lor 3.9218,12768118 35.09.20,1007 Patrang (village) 4.5919,26868111 35.09.20.1008 Baratan 8.4112,12168112 35.09.20.1005 Bintoro 15.5411,82668113 35.09.20.1004 Slawu 4.137,94768116 35.09.20.1002 Jumerto 6.493,19668114 35.09.20.1001 Banjarsengon 5.124,32768118 Totals 134.84370,687 (2025)

Climate

Demographics

There were 2,332,726 people living in Jember Regency at the 2010 Census. The population has risen by 2020 to 2,536,729; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 2,625,420,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Jember Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3509) giving an average density of about 792.2 people/km2. The majority of Jember's residents are Muslim. The Al-Baitul Amien Mosque near the alun-alun in Patrang district is a common religious tourism destination.

Ethnic backgrounds Jember Regency is a heterogeneous area where many ethnic groups are mingled and live together. Most of its population are Javanese and Madurese people, with a small percentage of ethnic Chinese, Balinese, Arab and Indian. Suyanto, B. The Language Choice of Madurese Ethnics in Urban Area: A Case Study of Jember City. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation.

Language Most citizens speak the Javanese language or the Madurese language, and sometimes a mixed dialect of both Javanese and Madurese languages. Many citizens speak Indonesian for official and business purposes only, and to communicate with non-Javanese or non-Madurese people.

Jember Fashion Carnival The Jember Fashion Carnaval is an annual event. In the tenth carnival in 2011, over 600 participants walked along the world's longest catwalk. It ran for , along Jalan P.B. Sudirman (Central Park) and Jalan Gajah Mada up to the Jember Sport Hall.

Airport An expansion of dormant Notohadinegoro Airport was verified for reuse/operational in June 2014. The airport now has 1,705 meters runway and was ready to serve up to ATR 72/600.

However, the airport has been closed since April 2020 with no plans to reopen. High jet fuel prices and a lack of demand make Notohadinegoro Airport unprofitable for domestic airlines.

Notable people Tiara Andini (born 2001), singer and actress Bayu Gatra (born 1991), professional footballer Andik Vermansah (born 1991), professional footballer Badrodin Haiti (born 1958), Indonesian National Police Chief in 2015–2016 Dewi Perssik (born 1988), singer Anang Hermansyah (born 1969), singer and politician. Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi (born 1999), professional indoor volleyball player.

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