Blitar Regency () is a regency in East Java, Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,588.79 km2 and had a population of 1,116,639 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,223,745 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 1,268,369 (comprising 636,927 males and 631,442 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Blitar Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3505) These figures exclude Blitar city, which is now a separate administrative entity, enclaved within the regency but completely independent from it. Since 2010, the regency's administrative centre has been located in the town of Kanigoro, after sharing the same capital with Blitar city for more than a century.Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 3 Tahun 2010 tentang Pemindahan ibu kota Kabupaten Blitar dari wilayah Kota Blitar ke wilayah Kecamatan Kanigoro, Kabupaten Blitar, Provinsi Jawa Timur
History Blitar Regency as an administrative area is believed to be established in 5 August 1324 AD, during the reign of King Jayanegara (1309-1328).
Administrative districts Blitar Regency (excluding the city) is divided into twenty-two 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 at mid 2025.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Blitar Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3505) The table also includes the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 220 rural desa and 28 urban kelurahan), and its postal codes. The districts are in each case named after their administrative centre; they are grouped into southern and northern sectors, which have no administrative or legal significance, but highlight the much lower density in the south of the regency (adjoining the sea) compared with the north (centred on Blitar city).
Kode Wilayah Name ofDistrict(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2025No. ofvillagesPostcode 35.05.05 Bakung 111.24 25,011 27,335 28,961 1166163 35.05.08 Wonotirto (a) 164.54 35,253 37,920 40,569 866173 35.05.13 Panggungrejo (b) 119.54 40,551 42,297 44,509 1066174 35.05.20 Wates (c) 68.76 27,688 30,151 31,576 866194 35.05.16 Binangun 76.79 42,717 45,862 47,688 1266193 35.05.12 Sutojayan 44.20 46,837 51,076 52,787 11 (d) 66172 35.05.04 Kademangan 105.28 63,519 69,712 72,476 15 (e) 66161 Totals - South sector 689.85 281,576 304,360 318,566 75 35.05.10 Kanigoro 55.55 72,919 81,769 81,916 12 (f) 66171 35.05.14 Talun 49.78 59,167 65,419 67,171 14 (g) 66183 35.05.22 Selopuro 39.29 39,319 43,900 45,802 86618435.05.19 Kesamben 56.96 48,418 53,033 54,925 1066191 35.05.21 Selorejo 52.23 34,784 38,617 40,084 1066192 35.05.18 Doko 70.95 37,648 40,701 42,417 1066186 35.05.17 Wlingi 66.36 49,902 53,719 55,494 9 (h) 66185 35.05.15 Gandusari 88.23 66,337 73,240 76,591 1466187 35.05.11 Garum 65.56 62,025 68,313 69,768 9 (i) 66182 35.05.09 Nglegok 92.56 67,479 74,807 76,736 11 (e) 66181 35.05.07 Sanankulon 33.33 53,040 57,528 57,810 1266151 35.05.06 Ponggok 103.83 96,783 108,169 113,986 1566153 35.05.03 Srengat 53.98 62,071 67,715 70,462 16 (j) 66152 35.05.01 Wonodadi 40.35 45,830 49,097 51,379 1166155 35.05.02 Udanawu 40.98 39,341 43,365 45,262 1266154 Totals - North sector 898.94 835,063 919,385 949,803 173 Totals - Regency 1,588.79 1,116,639 1,223,745 1,268,369 248
Notes: (a) including 7 small offshore islands. (b) including 13 small offshore islands. (c) including 8 small offshore islands. (d) comprising 7 kelurahan (Jegu, Jingglong, Kalipang, Kedungbunder, Kembangarum, Sukorejo and Sutojayan) and 4 desa. (e) including one kelurahan - the administrative centre. (f) including 2 kelurahan (Kanigoro and Satreyan). (g) comprising 4 kelurahan (Bajang, Kamulan, Kaweron and Talun) and 10 desa. (h) comprising 5 kelurahan (Babadan, Beru, Klemunan, Tangkil and Wlingi) and 4 desa. (i) comprising 4 kelurahan (Bence, Garum, Sumberdiren and Tawangsari) and 5 desa. (j) comprising 4 kelurahan (Dandong, Kauman, Srengat and Togogan) and 12 desa.
Temples Because of its strategic location, Blitar has been important for religious activities in the past, especially Hindu. The most famous temple in this area is Candi Penataran located in Penataran village, Nglegok District. According to history, Candi Penataran used to be a temple state or the main temple of the kingdom. Candi Penataran was built when King Kertajaya offered sima to adore sira majesty of Lord Palah in the year 1119 Saka (1197 AD).
Other temples are scattered throughout Blitar, including :
Candi Bacem Candi Gambar Wetan Candi Kalicilik Candi Kotes Candi Sawentar Candi Sumbernanas Candi Plumbangan Candi Simping Candi Tepas Candi Wringin Branjang
Beaches Jolosutro Beach Pangi Beach Peh Pulo Beach Serang Beach Tambakrejo Beach
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