Indramayu
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Indramayu is a City
in the West Java
province of Indonesia
the capital of Indramayu Regency
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The town of Indramayu is located in the North coastal area of West Java
, and East from jakarta
(the capital) and North East from the city of Bandung
and North West of the city of Cirebon
. The town of Indramayu is situated below sea level, which means that it is risky if there is high tide in stormy conditions. The town is only protected by some dunes and barrages at the seaside. The climate is quite dry. The number of (registered) citizens of Indramayu regency is about 1,600,000. The town itself only inhabited by less than 24,000 people. The estimated land area of the town of Indramayu is 2,006 square kilometres. Crude oil is found in the Indramayu area. The local population nearby the shore are living from fishing. Furthermore there is kapok
, clove
, citrus
and other fruit cultivating. Indramayu is famous for the special sweet mangosteens. Indramayu was knowns as Indonesian no 1. rice
Supplier in early 80's to late 90's. Because of a lack of industry and labour provision, there is a migration
to other parts of Indonesia
.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in the 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...
province of Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
the capital of Indramayu Regency
Indramayu Regency
Indramayu Regency is a regency of West Java, Indonesia. Indramayu is its capital.This regency is located on the northeastern part of West Java...
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The town of Indramayu is located in the North coastal area 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...
, and East from 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...
(the capital) and North East from the city of Bandung
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
and North West of the city of Cirebon
Cirebon
Cirebon is a port city on the north coast of the Indonesian island of Java. It is located in the province of West Java near the provincial border with Central Java, approximately 297 km east of Jakarta, at .The seat of a former Sultanate, the city's West and Central Java border location have...
. The town of Indramayu is situated below sea level, which means that it is risky if there is high tide in stormy conditions. The town is only protected by some dunes and barrages at the seaside. The climate is quite dry. The number of (registered) citizens of Indramayu regency is about 1,600,000. The town itself only inhabited by less than 24,000 people. The estimated land area of the town of Indramayu is 2,006 square kilometres. Crude oil is found in the Indramayu area. The local population nearby the shore are living from fishing. Furthermore there is kapok
Kapok
Ceiba pentandra is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae , native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and to tropical west Africa...
, clove
Clove
Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae. Cloves are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world...
, citrus
Citrus
Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia bordered by Northeastern India, Myanmar and the Yunnan province of China...
and other fruit cultivating. Indramayu is famous for the special sweet mangosteens. Indramayu was knowns as Indonesian no 1. rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
Supplier in early 80's to late 90's. Because of a lack of industry and labour provision, there is a migration
Human migration
Human migration is physical movement by humans from one area to another, sometimes over long distances or in large groups. Historically this movement was nomadic, often causing significant conflict with the indigenous population and their displacement or cultural assimilation. Only a few nomadic...
to other parts of Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
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