Kepanjen
District and Capital of Malang Regency, Indonesia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kepanjen is a district and the capital of Malang Regency, Indonesia. Kepanjen is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Malang. Along with Singosari and Batu, Kepanjen act as Satellite city for Malang City. Kepanjen is part of Greater Malang Metropolitan Area.[2]
Kepanjen | |
|---|---|
District and Administrative Center | |
A junction in Kepanjen district | |
| Coordinates: 8°07′55″S 112°33′41″E | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Regency | Malang Regency |
| Area | |
• Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Population (2021 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 111,394 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (UTC+07:00) |
| Postal code | 65163 |
| Website | kepanjen |
Background
Government Regulation No. 18 of 2008 concerning Approval of Moving the Capital City of Malang Regency to Kepanjen District marks the beginning of the establishment of Kepanjen as the new regency capital.[3]
Geography
Kepanjen is located in south center of Malang Regency. Kepanjen has an average altitude of 336 metres (1,102 ft) above sea level. Kepanjen is surrounded by three large mountains: Mount Kawi, Mount Semeru and Southern Malang Mountains.
Administrative borders
|
Direction |
Borders with |
|---|---|
| North | Pakisaji Ngajum |
| South | Pagak Pagelaran |
| East | Gondanglegi Bululawang |
| West | Kromengan Sumberpucung Ngajum |
Climate
Governance
Kepanjen District is governed by a district mayor.
Administrative divisions
Kepanjen District consist of 14 villages and 4 sub-districts, as shown on the table below:
|
Village/sub-district |
Name |
|---|---|
| Village | Curungrejo |
| Dilem | |
| Jatirejoyoso | |
| Jenggolo | |
| Kedungpedaringan | |
| Kemiri | |
| Mangunrejo | |
| Mojosari | |
| Ngadilangkung | |
| Panggungrejo | |
| Sengguruh | |
| Sukoraharjo | |
| Tegalsari | |
| Talangagung | |
| Sub-district | Ardirejo |
| Cepokomulyo | |
| Penarukan | |
| Kepanjen |
Economy
Tourism
There are various tourist attractions in this district, such as Sumber Maron rafting, Milkindo Green Farm, and Kanjuruhan Stadium.[5]
Sports
Association football
- Arema F.C., currently competing in Liga 1.
- Persekam Metro F.C., currently competing in Liga 3.
Kanjuruhan Stadium was home to Arema and has been home to Persekam Metro FC.
Transportation
Kepanjen is connected by a commuter line that runs between Lawang-Malang-Kepanjen. Kepanjen is accessible by other major cities in Java through Kepanjen Station and Kepanjen Terminal. There are plans to make Kepanjen accessible by toll road through Malang-Kepanjen Toll Road, allowing Kepanjen to be linked to Malang, Pasuruan Regency and Surabaya.[6]
