Probolinggo Regency (Javanese: ꦏꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦥꦿꦧꦭꦶꦁꦒ, romanized: Kabupatèn Prabalingga) is a regency in the East Java province of Indonesia. It covers an area of 1,696.17 sq. km, and had a population of 1,096,244 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,152,537 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 1,217,934 (comprising 600,818 males and 617,116 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 27 February 2026, Kabupaten Probolinggo Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3513) Its capital was formerly the city of Probolinggo, but, following that city becoming an independent administrative entity, the regency capital was moved and is now at the town of Kraksaan.

History Indonesian National Revolution The Dutch marines landed in Situbondo on 21 July 1947. They did not meet much resistance from Indonesian forces. Some of them headed west to attacked Probolinggo from the east of the regency. At 16.15 on the same day, the forces supported by armored vehicles already arrived at Kraksaan. At 17.30, they already held the downtown area. On 22 July morning, the Dutch seized the port of the city. They then set up perimeter near the railway, but met heavy resistance there. At night, Indonesian forces launched a counter-attack that made the Dutch forces pulled back to the port area. On 23 July, the Dutch launched an attack in Ledok Ombo village killing 15 soldiers of Indonesian forces.

Indonesian forces launched small scale attacks to the Dutch defensive posts until early August. They also conducted scorched earth strategy to prevent the Dutch forces utilizing Indonesian facilities and food supply.

Government The administration of Probolinggo city (kota) and Probolinggo regency () has repeatedly been separated and merged. There was a separation of government of Probolinggo city (kotapraja) and the regency based on Ordonantie dated 20 June 1918. Then, according on Ordonantie of 9 August 1928, the city was abolished and the area was merged again into the regency.

Under the Japanese occupation, the administrations were once again separated. The city (under Japanese rule, the level was called shi) mayor (shico) was Gapar Wiryosudibyo, a middle school teacher, while the regency (ken) regent was Nyais Wiryosubroto. Both Probolinggo (shi and ken) were under an administration of Malang-shu (residency).

During the National Revolution, on 13 August 1948 the city was abolished again and was absorbed into the regency. Then, after the Dutch recognition of Indonesian independence, the city and regency were separated again.

Administrative districts Late Dutch East Indies era In late Dutch East Indies rule, there were 3 districts in Probolinggo Regency: Probolinggo, Tongas, and Sukapura. Probolinggo District itself was divided into 5 onderdistriks namely Probolinggo, Kanigaran, Wonoasih, Bantaran, and Leces.

Current

Probolinggo Regency now consists of twenty-four districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and 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 Probolinggo Dalam Angka 2026 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3513) The table also includes the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 325 rural desa and 5 urban kelurahan - the latter all in Kraksaan District), and its postal codes. Each district has the same name as its administrative centre.

Kode Wilayah Name ofDistrict(kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'nCensus2010 Pop'nCensus2020 Pop'nEstimatemid 2025No.ofvillagesPostcodes 35.13.01 Sukapura 102.08 19,571 19,644 20,162 1267254 35.13.02 Sumber 141.88 26,138 26,038 27,080 967263 35.13.03 Kuripan 66.75 29,254 30,196 31,856 767262 35.13.04 Bantaran 42.13 40,641 43,150 46,137 1067261 (a) 35.13.05 Leces 36.81 54,703 57,005 59,117 1067273 35.13.20 Tegalsiwalan 41.74 36,221 36,830 38,920 1267274 35.13.06 Banyuanyar 45.70 52,206 54,736 58,249 1467275 35.13.07 Tiris 165.67 63,404 68,524 73,965 1667287 35.13.08 Krucil 202.53 52,368 56,790 60,443 1467288 35.13.09 Gading 146.85 48,113 53,338 56,339 1967292 35.13.10 Pakuniran 113.85 42,244 44,075 46,804 1767290 35.13.11 Kotaanyar 42.58 35,131 36,559 38,559 1367293 35.13.12 Paiton 53.28 68,914 67,949 72,375 2067291 35.13.13 Besuk 35.04 45,658 49,535 53,260 1767283 35.13.14 Kraksaan 37.80 65,590 68,146 71,679 18 (b) 67282 35.13.15 Krejengan 34.43 38,036 40,430 42,831 1767284 35.13.16 Pajarakan 21.34 33,667 33,936 35,474 1267281 35.13.17 Maron 51.39 61,864 65,384 69,493 1867276 35.13.18 Gending 36.61 39,098 41,815 43,784 1367272 35.13.19 Dringu 31.13 50,737 53,642 54,086 1467271 35.13.22 Wonomerto 45.67 38,569 40,868 44,512 1167253 35.13.24 Lumbang 92.71 31,015 32,203 34,021 1067255 35.13.23 Tongas 77.95 63,623 67,704 71,444 1467252 35.13.21 Sumberasih (c) 30.25 59,479 64,040 67,344 1367251 Totals 1,696.17 1,096,244 1,152,537 1,217,934 330

Notes: (a) excluding the village of Besuk, which has a post code of 67283. (b) comprises 5 urban kelurahan (Semampir, Patokan, Sidomukti, Kraksaan Wetan and Kandangjati Kulon) and 13 rural desa. (c) includes the offshore island of Pulau Giliketapang.

There are 11 districts in the west of the regency, with the city of Probolinggo providing a focus - these are Sukapura, Sumber, Kuripan, Bantaran, Leces, Tegalsiwalan, Dringu, Wonomerto, Lumbank, Tongas and Sumberasih Districts. The other 13 districts are in the east of the regency, centred on Kraksaan District. Tourism

Probolinggo Regency has various tourist attractions including Mount Bromo, Madakaripura waterfall, white water rafting along the Pekalen River, and also the Jabung Buddhist temple.

Rafting on the Pekalen River The location is about one hour from Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, from which the Pekalen River flows to the city of Probolinggo, wth difficulties up to grade 3+. There are many bat caves and also small waterfalls along the cliffs along Pekalen River which are difficult to find at other rivers.

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