Banten
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Banten is a province of Indonesia
in Java
. Formerly part of the Province of West Java
, it was made a separate province in 2000.
The administrative center is Serang
. Preliminary results from the 2010 census counted some 10.6 million people.
Banten is located along the Sunda Strait
amongst strategic sea lanes through which large ships can pass linking Australia and New Zealand to Southeast Asia. Banten’s ports accommodate the excess capacity of sea ports in Jakarta and is intended to be an alternative port of Singapore.
), to its west (the Sunda Strait
), and to the south (the Indian Ocean
). The Special Capital Region of Jakarta
and the province of West Java
border Banten to its east.
. The Lebak relic inscriptions, found in lowland villages on the edge of Ci Danghiyang, Munjul, Pandeglang, Banten, were discovered in 1947 and contains 2 lines of poetry with Pallawa script and Sanskrit language. The inscriptions speak of the courage of king Purnawarman. After the collapse of the kingdom Tarumanagara following attack by Srivijaya
, power in the western Java fell to the Kingdom of Sunda. The Chinese source, Chu-fan-chi, written circa 1200, Chou Ju-kua mentioned that in the early 13th Century, Srivijaya still ruled Sumatra, the Malay peninsula, and western Java (Sunda
). The source identifies the port of Sunda as strategic and thriving, pepper
from Sunda being among the best in quality. The people worked in agriculture and their houses were built on wooden poles (rumah panggung). However, robbers and thieves plagued the country. It was highly possible that the port of Sunda mentioned by Chou Ju-kua was probably refer to the port of Banten.
According to Portuguese explorer, Tome Pires
, in the early 16 th century the port of Bantam (Banten) was one of the important ports of the Kingdom of Sunda, along with the ports of Pontang, Cheguide (Cigede), Tangaram (Tangerang
), Calapa (Sunda Kelapa
) and Chimanuk (estuarine of Cimanuk river).
In 1527 just as the Portuguese fleet was arriving of the coast, newly converted Javanese muslims
under Sunan Gunungjati
capture the port and surrounding area from Sunda and establish the Sultanate of Banten
. As the center of this sultanate, as reported by J. de Barros
, Banten is a major port in Southeast Asia
, parallel to the Malacca
and Makassar
. City of Banten is located in the mid-coast of the bay, which up to three miles wide. the city was 850 fathoms in length. In the seaside town of 400 fathoms in length; enter into it longer. Through the middle of town there is a clear river, where the ship type and gale junks could sail through. Throughout the suburbs there is a tributary, the river is not how large it was only small boats can only sail through. In a suburb that is a fortress whose walls were made of brick and seven palms wide. Defense buildings made of wood, consisting of two levels, and armed with good weapons. In the middle of town square is used for the benefit of military activities and folk art and as a market in the morning. The king's palace is located in the southern part of the square. Beside the building is elevated and flat-roofed, called Srimanganti, which is used as the king of face to face with people. To the west of the square was built a great mosque.
In the early 17th century AD, Banten is one of the important commercial center in the international trade route in Asia. Modern administration and governance port very supportive for the growth of the economic community. Its territory includes the area is now the province of Lampung
in southern Sumatra
.
When the Dutch arrived in Indonesia for the first time, the Portuguese have long entered the Banten. Then the English
founded a factory in Banten and followed by the Dutch. In addition, the French
and Danish
people also came to trade in Banten. In the competition between the European traders, the Dutch emerged as the winner. Portuguese man fled from Banten (1601), after their fleet was destroyed by the Dutch fleet off the coast of Banten.
In Banten province is Baduy tribe. Baduy tribe in a tribal Sundanese Banten still maintain the tradition of anti-modernity, both clothing and other living patterns. Baduy-Rawayan tribes living in the area Kendeng Mountains Heritage area 5101.85 hectares in the area Baduy, Sub Lewidamar, Lebak District. Baduy community settlements are generally located in river basins in the mountains Kendeng Ciujung. This area is known as the land area of deposit from a common ancestor, which must be maintained and guarded well, should not be destroyed.
Banten is subdivided into 4 regencies and 4 autonomous cities, listed below with their (provisional) populations at the 2010 Census.
The 4 regencies (kabupaten) are:
The 4 autonomous cities (kota) are:
Note:
Banten province has 22 representatives in the House of Representatives, six each from the Regional Electoral Banten I (southwest) and II (Northwest), and ten people from Banten constituency III (east).
Member of DPD
Based on the results of legislative election in 2009, members from Banten DPD for the period 2009-2014 is Sumaithi Abdi, Andika Hazrumy, Drs. H. H. Abdurachman, M.Ap., dan H. Abdurachman, M.Ap., and H. Ahmad Subadri. Ahmad Subadri.
State Universities:
Private Universities:
National roads in the area of Banten province currently has a traffic volume of an average of 0.7 which means that the smooth flow of traffic is disrupted because of the trading activities / markets, factory / industrial, shopping centers along the way and the capacity a limited way because the road width of approximately 7 meters at the national roads in North Jakarta (Merak-Tangerang) and a segment-Limit Ciputat DKI.
Performance of service roads on provincial roads are generally quite good with the ratio of traffic volume of an average capacity of 0.4. Traffic congestion on local generally occurs in the center-community center.
, Porisplawad Tangerang
, Labuan Pandeglang and Merak Cilegon
Railway network in the area of Banten province along 305.90 km is single track 'which consists of cross-Merak operations Tanah Abang, Tangerang-Duri, Cilegon-Cigading along 141.6 kilometers and cross no operations Labuan Rangkasbitung, Saketi-Bayah and Cigading-Anyer South along the 164.3 km.
, various primates, wild boar, jungle cats, lemurs, and many kinds of birds.
The area can be reached through the village of Panimbangan or boat to one of the existing islands. Ujung Kulon is equipped with various means of telecommunication networks, electricity, and clean water. Tourism facilities such as accommodation, information center, tourist guides, and transportation also available. UNESCO
has declared the area as a World Heritage Site
in 1991.
Pulau Dua can be achieved with traditional boat or motor boat in 15 to 30 minutes through the sawah Luhur, Kasemen. in this area, have available the means of electricity networks, telecommunications, and water.
is located in the waters of the Sunda Strait. It is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, because of the tremendous eruption in 1883
. The noise of the eruption could be heard as far away as on the Australian continent, and the ash clouds affected the skies in Europe for a week. The Krakatoa explosion decimated the original volcano; a new volcanic cone is developing in the caldera: Anak Krakatoa ('child of Krakatoa') which surfaced in 1928 which still remains active. Located in the Sunda Strait, nature tourism on the new volcanic peak is easily reached from Anyer-Carita beach, about an hour's travel by motor boat. This resort offers nature tours such as camping, hiking, fishing, and snorkelling.
Provinces of Indonesia
The province is the highest tier of local government subnational entity in Indonesia. Each province has its own local government, headed by a governor, and has its own legislative body...
in Java
Java
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
. Formerly part of the Province of West Java
West Java
West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...
, it was made a separate province in 2000.
The administrative center is Serang
Serang
Serang is a regency of Banten province, Indonesia. The administrative center of the regency and the capital of the province is the independent municipality of Serang...
. Preliminary results from the 2010 census counted some 10.6 million people.
Geography
Banten province lies between 5 º 7'50 "-7 º 1'11" south latitude and 105 º 1'11 "-106 º 7'12" east longitude. The province has an area of 9,160 km² and consists of 4 cities and 4 districts, sub-divided into 140 districts, 262 urban villages and 1242 villages.Banten is located along the Sunda Strait
Sunda Strait
The Sunda Strait is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. It connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean...
amongst strategic sea lanes through which large ships can pass linking Australia and New Zealand to Southeast Asia. Banten’s ports accommodate the excess capacity of sea ports in Jakarta and is intended to be an alternative port of Singapore.
Borders
Banten has sea borders to its north, (the Java SeaJava Sea
The Java Sea is a large shallow sea on the Sunda Shelf. It was formed as sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age. The Java Sea lies between the Indonesian islands of Borneo to the north, Java to the south; Sumatra to the west, and Sulawesi to the east...
), to its west (the Sunda Strait
Sunda Strait
The Sunda Strait is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. It connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean...
), and to the south (the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian Subcontinent and Arabian Peninsula ; on the west by eastern Africa; on the east by Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and...
). The Special Capital Region of Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
and the province of West Java
West Java
West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...
border Banten to its east.
Topography
574,090 hectares or 65 % of Banten is classified as flat, 186,320 hectares (21%) is classified as corrugated with slopes of between 2 % and 15 % steepness, while the remaining 118,471 hectares (13%) is classified as steep with slopes over 15 %.History
In the 5th century, Banten was part of the Kingdom of TarumanagaraTarumanagara
Tarumanagara or Taruma Kingdom or just Taruma is an early Sundanese Indianized kingdom, whose fifth-century ruler, Purnavarman, produced the earliest known inscriptions on Java island...
. The Lebak relic inscriptions, found in lowland villages on the edge of Ci Danghiyang, Munjul, Pandeglang, Banten, were discovered in 1947 and contains 2 lines of poetry with Pallawa script and Sanskrit language. The inscriptions speak of the courage of king Purnawarman. After the collapse of the kingdom Tarumanagara following attack by Srivijaya
Srivijaya
Srivijaya was a powerful ancient thalassocratic Malay empire based on the island of Sumatra, modern day Indonesia, which influenced much of Southeast Asia. The earliest solid proof of its existence dates from the 7th century; a Chinese monk, I-Tsing, wrote that he visited Srivijaya in 671 for 6...
, power in the western Java fell to the Kingdom of Sunda. The Chinese source, Chu-fan-chi, written circa 1200, Chou Ju-kua mentioned that in the early 13th Century, Srivijaya still ruled Sumatra, the Malay peninsula, and western Java (Sunda
Sunda Kingdom
The Sunda Kingdom was a Hindu kingdom located on the western part of Java from 669 to around 1579, covering areas of present-day Banten, Jakarta, West Java, and the western part of Central Java...
). The source identifies the port of Sunda as strategic and thriving, pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
from Sunda being among the best in quality. The people worked in agriculture and their houses were built on wooden poles (rumah panggung). However, robbers and thieves plagued the country. It was highly possible that the port of Sunda mentioned by Chou Ju-kua was probably refer to the port of Banten.
According to Portuguese explorer, Tome Pires
Tomé Pires
Tomé Pires was an apothecary from Lisbon who spent 1512 to 1515 in Malacca immediately after the Portuguese conquest, at a time when Europeans were only first arriving in South East Asia...
, in the early 16 th century the port of Bantam (Banten) was one of the important ports of the Kingdom of Sunda, along with the ports of Pontang, Cheguide (Cigede), Tangaram (Tangerang
Tangerang
Tangerang is a city in the Province of Banten, Indonesia. It is located about 25 km west of Jakarta. It is the third largest urban center in the Jabotabek region after Jakarta and Bekasi. It has an area of 164.54 km² and an official intercensal estimated population of 1,537,244 for 2005...
), Calapa (Sunda Kelapa
Sunda Kelapa
Sunda Kelapa is the old port of Jakarta located on the estuarine of Ciliwung River. "Sunda Kalapa" is the original name, and it was the main port of Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran. The port is situated in Penjaringan sub-district, of North Jakarta, Indonesia...
) and Chimanuk (estuarine of Cimanuk river).
In 1527 just as the Portuguese fleet was arriving of the coast, newly converted Javanese muslims
Islam in Indonesia
Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia, which also has a larger Muslim population than any other country in the world, with approximately 202.9 million identified as Muslim as of 2009....
under Sunan Gunungjati
Sunan Gunungjati
Sunan Gunungjati was one of the Wali Songo, or Nine Apostles of Islam. He founded the Sultanate of Bantam, as well as the port town of Cirebon on the north coast of Java...
capture the port and surrounding area from Sunda and establish the Sultanate of Banten
Sultanate of Banten
The Sultanate of Banten was founded in the 16th century and centered in Banten, a port city on the northwest coast of Java; the contemporary English spelling of both was Bantam...
. As the center of this sultanate, as reported by J. de Barros
João de Barros
João de Barros , called the Portuguese Livy, is one of the first great Portuguese historians, most famous for his Décadas da Ásia , a history of the Portuguese in India and Asia.-Early years:...
, Banten is a major port in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, parallel to the Malacca
Malacca
Malacca , dubbed The Historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south...
and Makassar
Makassar
Makassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
. City of Banten is located in the mid-coast of the bay, which up to three miles wide. the city was 850 fathoms in length. In the seaside town of 400 fathoms in length; enter into it longer. Through the middle of town there is a clear river, where the ship type and gale junks could sail through. Throughout the suburbs there is a tributary, the river is not how large it was only small boats can only sail through. In a suburb that is a fortress whose walls were made of brick and seven palms wide. Defense buildings made of wood, consisting of two levels, and armed with good weapons. In the middle of town square is used for the benefit of military activities and folk art and as a market in the morning. The king's palace is located in the southern part of the square. Beside the building is elevated and flat-roofed, called Srimanganti, which is used as the king of face to face with people. To the west of the square was built a great mosque.
In the early 17th century AD, Banten is one of the important commercial center in the international trade route in Asia. Modern administration and governance port very supportive for the growth of the economic community. Its territory includes the area is now the province of Lampung
Lampung
Lampung is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Sumatra and borders the provinces of Bengkulu and South Sumatra. Lampung is the original home of the Lampung people, who speak a distinct language from other people in Sumatra and have their own alphabet. Its...
in southern Sumatra
Sumatra
Sumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538...
.
When the Dutch arrived in Indonesia for the first time, the Portuguese have long entered the Banten. Then the English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
founded a factory in Banten and followed by the Dutch. In addition, the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Danish
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
people also came to trade in Banten. In the competition between the European traders, the Dutch emerged as the winner. Portuguese man fled from Banten (1601), after their fleet was destroyed by the Dutch fleet off the coast of Banten.
Culture
Most community members embrace the religion of Islam with the religious spirit high, but other religions can live side by side in peace. Potential community and cultural distinctiveness of Banten, among other martial art Pencak silat, Debus, Rudad, Umbruk, Saman Dance, Mask Dance, Dance Cokek, Dog-dog, Palingtung, and Lojor. In addition, there are also relics of the ancestral heritage include the Great Mosque of Banten Lama, Masjid Keramat Long, and many other relics.In Banten province is Baduy tribe. Baduy tribe in a tribal Sundanese Banten still maintain the tradition of anti-modernity, both clothing and other living patterns. Baduy-Rawayan tribes living in the area Kendeng Mountains Heritage area 5101.85 hectares in the area Baduy, Sub Lewidamar, Lebak District. Baduy community settlements are generally located in river basins in the mountains Kendeng Ciujung. This area is known as the land area of deposit from a common ancestor, which must be maintained and guarded well, should not be destroyed.
Language
The natives who lived in Banten Province speak using the dialect which is derived from the Sundanese Ancient. These dialects are classified as coarse language in the Sundanese language of modern, which have some level of fine level to coarse level (informal), who first created during the Mataram Sultanate controlled Priangan (the southeastern part of West Java Province). However, in Serang and Cilegon, Banten Java language used by ethnic Javanese. And, in the northern city of Tangerang, Indonesian with the Betawi dialect is also used by the Betawi ethnic newcomers. Besides Sundanese, Javanese and Betawi dialect, Indonesian language is also used mainly by immigrants from other parts of Indonesia.Traditional house
The house is the ancestral lands of thatched roof houses on stilts leaf roof and floor made of pounded bamboo, bamboo is split apart. While walls were made from the booth (gedek). To buffer stage is a stone house that was made in such a way that ends the block shaped more like a rock shrink used to grind rice base. The traditional house is still widely found in areas inhabited by people Baduy or called the Baduy.Government
Administrative divisionBanten is subdivided into 4 regencies and 4 autonomous cities, listed below with their (provisional) populations at the 2010 Census.
The 4 regencies (kabupaten) are:
- LebakLebak RegencyLebak Regency is a regency of Banten province, Indonesia. It has an area of 3,044.72 km² of 19 districts and 320 villages and an official intercensal estimated population of 1,219,033 in 2007 Rangkasbitung is the capital of the regency...
(Rangkasbitung) 1,203,680 - Pandeglang (Pandeglang) 1,145,792
- Serang (Baros) 1,403,228
- TangerangTangerang RegencyTangerang Regency is a regency of Banten province, Indonesia. The current regent is H. Ismet Iskandar. It has an area of 959.6 km² and an official 2010 census count of 2,838,621. Since 2000, it has lost territory as South Tangerang has split off on 29 October 2008...
(Tigaraksa) 2,838,621
The 4 autonomous cities (kota) are:
- SerangSerangSerang is a regency of Banten province, Indonesia. The administrative center of the regency and the capital of the province is the independent municipality of Serang...
576,961 - CilegonCilegonCilegon is a major coastal industrial city in Banten province, Indonesia, covering 175.51 sqkm and has an official intercensal estimated population of 338,027 for 2007...
374,464 - TangerangTangerangTangerang is a city in the Province of Banten, Indonesia. It is located about 25 km west of Jakarta. It is the third largest urban center in the Jabotabek region after Jakarta and Bekasi. It has an area of 164.54 km² and an official intercensal estimated population of 1,537,244 for 2005...
1,325,854 - South TangerangSouth TangerangSouth Tangerang City or just South Tangerang is an independent city in Banten province of Indonesia and part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. It was formed from Tangerang Regency on October 29, 2008...
(Ciputat) 1,303,569
Note:
- Tangerang Regency capital was in the city of Tangerang until that City was separated from the Regency.
- Tangerang City was formed as an autonomous city on 27 February 1993 out of the Tangerang Regency. Tangerang was previously an administrative city within that Regency.
- South Tangerang city was established as an autonomous city on 29 October 2008 out of the Tangerang Regency. The name previously was the Cipasera City.
- Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) recommends Ciruas as the new Serang capital center location.
- Cilegon formed as an autonomous city on 10 April 1999 out of the Serang Regency. Cilegon previously was an administrative city within thate Regency.
- Serang City was incorporated as an autonomous city in November 2007 out of the Serang Regency.
Representative in Jakarta
Members of ParliamentBanten province has 22 representatives in the House of Representatives, six each from the Regional Electoral Banten I (southwest) and II (Northwest), and ten people from Banten constituency III (east).
Member of DPD
Based on the results of legislative election in 2009, members from Banten DPD for the period 2009-2014 is Sumaithi Abdi, Andika Hazrumy, Drs. H. H. Abdurachman, M.Ap., dan H. Abdurachman, M.Ap., and H. Ahmad Subadri. Ahmad Subadri.
List of governors
At the time of the formation of Banten province, Governor Djamal Hakamudin chosen by the central government. In the year 2002 the DPRD Banten choose Djoko Munandar and Ratu Atut Chosiyah as Governor and Deputy Governor of Banten first. In early 2006, Ratu Atut Chosiyah as Executing Task Governor. Finally, on December 6, 2006 implemented a direct Regional Head Election, which were won by a pair of Ratu Atut Choisiyah and Moh. Masduki, both served in the period 2007-2011.| Name | Position | Took office | Left office | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakamudin Djamal | Acting Governor | 2000 | 2002 | |
| Djoko Munandar | Governor | 2002 | 2005 | Disabled because of corruption-related cases. |
| Ratu Atut Chosiyah Ratu Atut Chosiyah Ratu Atut Chosiyah is the current governor of Banten, Indonesia. She was inaugurated on 11 January 2007 along with her deputy governor, Mohammad Masduki by the Minister of Interior Muhammad Ma'ruf.... |
Implementing Task Governor | 2005 | 2007 | |
| Ratu Atut Chosiyah Ratu Atut Chosiyah Ratu Atut Chosiyah is the current governor of Banten, Indonesia. She was inaugurated on 11 January 2007 along with her deputy governor, Mohammad Masduki by the Minister of Interior Muhammad Ma'ruf.... |
Governor | 2007 | incumbent |
Education
Universities in Banten:State Universities:
- Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa UniversitySultan Ageng Tirtayasa UniversitySultan Ageng Tirtayasa University is the only state university in the province of Banten. The main campus is in Serang and the faculty of engineering is at Cilegon...
(UNTIRTA) - Univeritas Terbuka (UT), Pondok Cabe Udik
- Universitas Islam Negeri(UIN)/ State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah
Private Universities:
- Pelita Harapan University (UPH)
- Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN)
- Serang Raya University (UNSERA)
- Pamulang University (UNPAM)
Economy and population
In 2006, the population numbered 9,351,470 inhabitants Banten, the ratio of 3,370,182 inhabitants (36.04%) of children, 240,742 inhabitants (2.57%) advanced age, the remaining 5,740,546 people aged between 15 to 64 year. Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) in 2005 the majority came from the manufacturing industry (49.75%), followed by trade, hotels and restaurants (17.13%), transport and communication (8.58%) and agriculture are only 8, 53%. But in terms of employment, 23.11% industry absorb labor, followed by agriculture (21.14%), commerce (20.84%) and transport / communications that only 9.50%.Road
Until the year 2006, the condition of national roads along the 249.246 km are in good condition, 214.314 km in the conditions and all were 26.840 in damaged condition. Provincial road conditions until the end of 2006 with a total length of 889.01 km road is in good condition for 203.670 km, 380.020 km condition and the damaged condition of 305.320 km.National roads in the area of Banten province currently has a traffic volume of an average of 0.7 which means that the smooth flow of traffic is disrupted because of the trading activities / markets, factory / industrial, shopping centers along the way and the capacity a limited way because the road width of approximately 7 meters at the national roads in North Jakarta (Merak-Tangerang) and a segment-Limit Ciputat DKI.
Performance of service roads on provincial roads are generally quite good with the ratio of traffic volume of an average capacity of 0.4. Traffic congestion on local generally occurs in the center-community center.
Bus Stations
The bus stations in the province serve as transportation nodes. There are 4 (four) main bus stations in Banten province: Pakupatan SerangSerang
Serang is a regency of Banten province, Indonesia. The administrative center of the regency and the capital of the province is the independent municipality of Serang...
, Porisplawad Tangerang
Tangerang
Tangerang is a city in the Province of Banten, Indonesia. It is located about 25 km west of Jakarta. It is the third largest urban center in the Jabotabek region after Jakarta and Bekasi. It has an area of 164.54 km² and an official intercensal estimated population of 1,537,244 for 2005...
, Labuan Pandeglang and Merak Cilegon
Cilegon
Cilegon is a major coastal industrial city in Banten province, Indonesia, covering 175.51 sqkm and has an official intercensal estimated population of 338,027 for 2007...
Public transport
To serve the movement of passengers and goods within the province of Banten, there are public transport Inter-City Transport in the province is still served by small vehicles and is still felt in not operate optimally integrated. There are 63 routes with the number of vehicles that serve as many as 3788 Inter-Provincial City in cross-Kab / Kota Tangerang. As for cross Inter-city in the province (AKDP) Serang, Cilegon, Pandeglang and Lebak route served by the number 66 of 1436 vehicles. To reach areas that are not yet available public transportation, there are several transportation lines serving the pioneer Cikeusik-Muara Sp.Bayah-Binuangeun-Cikotok-Kurai-Sand Cibareno with distance along the 106 km. Transportation is served by the pioneering pieces 2 medium-size buses DAMRI (Dept Motor Transport of the Republic of Indonesia)Railways
Until 2005, the total railway lines along the 305.9 miles, only 48% is a rail line that still operates with an average amount of movement of passenger trains about 22 trains / day and a freight train as many as 16 trains / day. Steady depletion of these facilities service implications for the declining trend is also on the number of passengers and goods transportation.Railway network in the area of Banten province along 305.90 km is single track 'which consists of cross-Merak operations Tanah Abang, Tangerang-Duri, Cilegon-Cigading along 141.6 kilometers and cross no operations Labuan Rangkasbitung, Saketi-Bayah and Cigading-Anyer South along the 164.3 km.
Sea Transportation
In Banten province, there are 6 (five) ports consisting of 3 ports is Merak, Ciwandan and Bojonegara. and 3 (three) ports that are not composed of cultivated Karangantu Harbor, Bojonegara and Labuan Harbour.Air Transportation
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport nationally is the main airport in Indonesia as the entrance gate of goods and passengers from within and outside the country. Besides, there are also other airports such as Pondok Cabe airport and the Airport in Tangerang and Budiarto Gorda Airport in Serang district. Pondok cabe Airport is the airport to the activities 'general aviation', Budiarto airport is the airport used for flight training activities. While Gorda airport is used as a military airport.Ujung Kulon National Park
Ujung Kulon is one of the national parks and nature conservation sites in Indonesia. The One-horned rhino is an endemic species in this reserve. Ujung Kulon consists of several small islands including Peucang Island, Handeuleum Island, and Panaitan Island. The highest point is Mount Honje. The characteristics of this national park are its role as a natural habitat for various types of protected animals such as the Java rhinoceros, deer, antelope, bantengBanteng
The banteng , also known as tembadau, is a species of wild cattle found in Southeast Asia.Banteng have been domesticated in several places in Southeast Asia, and there are around 1.5 million domestic banteng, which are called Bali cattle. These animals are used as working animals and for their meat...
, various primates, wild boar, jungle cats, lemurs, and many kinds of birds.
The area can be reached through the village of Panimbangan or boat to one of the existing islands. Ujung Kulon is equipped with various means of telecommunication networks, electricity, and clean water. Tourism facilities such as accommodation, information center, tourist guides, and transportation also available. UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
has declared the area as a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
in 1991.
Pulau Dua / Pulau Burung (Bird Island)
The main attraction of this area is the natural beauty of the ocean reef groups, various types of sea fish, and of course many kinds of birds. Luas kawasan ini sekitar 30 ha. The area is about 30 ha. Every year between April and August, the island is visited by thousands of birds from 60 species originating from various countries. About forty thousand birds are flying from the continent of Australia, Asia, and Africa.Pulau Dua can be achieved with traditional boat or motor boat in 15 to 30 minutes through the sawah Luhur, Kasemen. in this area, have available the means of electricity networks, telecommunications, and water.
Pulau Umang (Umang Island)
Umang Island has an area of about 5 ha, and located in the tourist area of Pandeglang beach, adjacent to the tourist area of Cape Lesung. This tourist resort is managed by a private company that provides a variety of recreational and entertainment facilities are attractive. On this island, there is a resort that is set up with a natural artistic touch, equipped with meeting rooms, cafe, spa, business center, sunset lounge, beach club, swimming pool and so on. In addition, available facilities and recreational water sports, jogging track, cross country, tennis court, karaoke, and others. We can go to this island with relative ease.Mount Karakatoa
Mount KrakatauKrakatoa
Krakatoa is a volcanic island made of a'a lava in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name is used for the island group, the main island , and the volcano as a whole. The island exploded in 1883, killing approximately 40,000 people, although some estimates...
is located in the waters of the Sunda Strait. It is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, because of the tremendous eruption in 1883
1883 eruption of Krakatoa
The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa began in May 1883 and culminated with the destruction of Krakatoa on 27 August 1883. Minor seismic activity continued to be reported until February 1884, though reports after October 1883 were later dismissed by Rogier Verbeek's investigation.-Early phase:In the years...
. The noise of the eruption could be heard as far away as on the Australian continent, and the ash clouds affected the skies in Europe for a week. The Krakatoa explosion decimated the original volcano; a new volcanic cone is developing in the caldera: Anak Krakatoa ('child of Krakatoa') which surfaced in 1928 which still remains active. Located in the Sunda Strait, nature tourism on the new volcanic peak is easily reached from Anyer-Carita beach, about an hour's travel by motor boat. This resort offers nature tours such as camping, hiking, fishing, and snorkelling.