About Malang City
Malang City lies on southwestern part of Indonesia, Java island, on the Brantas River, at the eastern part of Mount Semeru (Gunung Semeru), near Surabaya. Malang is a trade center of agricultural area in which sugar, rice, coffee, tea, corn, peanuts, cassava, and cinchona bark are grown. The city also has railroad workshops, textile, lumber mills, tobacco and soap industries. The city is the site of Brawijaya University (1963). To the northeast and east are the lake resort of Wendit and Hindu Temple ruind at Singosari and Tumpang. Malang was the capital of Malang Residency before independence and an important Dutch military center until 1949.
Malang City was estabilized on 1 April, 1914. Now it has 5 districts and covers an area of 11,005 hectares with the population more than 850.500 in 2004. It is one of Javafinest and most attractive inland city with pleasant mild climate due the fact that the temperature around 22° 24°C.
Passed by Brantas river which splits the city area, this fascinating river also functioned as agriculture irrigation. Malang is the mix of the modern building and old Dutch architecture.
Geologically the south area of the city is a highland, suitable for sub urban and industrial estate and the middle part is the down town, the center of activities.
Supported the growth and development of the city, Malang has a program "Tri Bina Citra Kota malang", Malang as the center of education, industry, and tourism. It is interlaed with the motto "MalangKucecwara", that mean "God destroys the evil and maintains the right".
Gatra Beach in the South of Malang
GIt is likely tourists have an unlimited reference of beaches to visit if they come to Malang City. Here is an example. The name is Gatra Beach and it is located in Sitiarjo. In terms of region, it belongs to Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub-District, actually. For the information, the local government manages it well. That means visitors can expect a clean environment once they arrive at the location. Still, it costs some money to pay the entrance fee. Have no worries. There is no fixed price, so visitors can pay it…
Sempu Island, The Right Place To Have Fun!
Sempu Island Sempu Island, is a small island that settled in the south of Java island. The island is administratively located in Malang regency, East Java. Currently, Sempu island os a nature reserve protected by the government. In this island is barely brackish springs founded. Sempu is an island with a beautiful sea lagoon Segara Anakan inside, with turquoise seawater, and white sandy beach. Sempu Island is in Malang region and it takes 3 hours driving to the harbor near the island, Sendang Biru. The visitors can rent a boat…
Wonosari Tea Plantation – Malang
Wonosari Tea Plantation Wonosari Tea Plantation is located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna, Malang regency, East Java. This plantation is located at an altitude between the elevation of 950-1250 with temperatures between 19-26 degrees Celsius. This plantation is managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero), the state company (BUMN) that running in the field of coffee, cocoa, rubber, tea, and horticulture. Wonosari Tea Plantation is one of a comfortable place to visit because of the mild climate conditions and the natural beauty sightseeing around the field. This agro tourism…
The Majestic Of Singasari Temple – Malang
Singosari Temple Singosari temple, is also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to the King Kertanegara, who was the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. This temple was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace. This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of…
