Mojokerto
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Mojokerto is one of the districts in East Java
Province, Indonesia
. It is located 40 km southwest of Surabaya
, and constitutes one of the regional units of Gerbangkertosusila
Development (a linkage of towns and city connecting Gresik, Bangkalan
, Mojokerto, Surabaya
, Sidoarjo
, and Lamongan
, supposed to sustain Surabaya as center of business and industrial activities).
Mojokerto’s territory is 872 km², located between 15 m and 3,156 m above sea level. It is divided into north and south regions by the Brantas River. South Region has several mountains, which includes Welirang Mountain (3,156 m), Anjasmoro Mountain (2,277 m) and Penanggungan Mountain (1693m).
One of the several beautiful locations in Mojokerto is Pacet, it has a magnificent mountainous view
Mojokerto is divided into Kotamadya Mojokerto and Kabupaten Mojokerto,
Kotamadya Mojokerto consists of two kecamatans: Kecamatan Prajurit Kulon and Kecamatan Magersari
Mojokerto is big 5 industry town in east java. Central industry located in Mlirip,Ngoro,Jetis.
Mojokerto is divided by 12 subdistricts:
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1.Jatirejo
2.Gondang
3.Pacet
4.Trawas
5.Ngoro
6.Pungging
7.Kutorejo
8.Mojosari
9.Bangsal
10.Mojoanyar
11.Dlanggu
12.Puri
13.Trowulan
14.Sooko
15.Gedeg
16.Kemlagi
17.Jetis
18.Dawar Blandong
Mojokerto occupies a strategic position and role in East Java. It functions as a reliable sustaining stock of foodstuff and tourist attraction. PPLH (Pusat Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup – Seloliman Environmental Education Centre) is located in Mojokerto, it is a non-governmental organization aiming to further raise environmental awareness.
Historically, Mojokerto is widely known as the then center of Wetan Mas Kingdom of King Airlangga (1029/1041), and of Majapahit Kingdom with its Brawijaya dynasty (1292–1400) and its territories exceeding Nusantara (standardized concept of Indonesian archipelagic territories).
Mojokerto has a motto of "Kota Budi Parinda"
fruit' that was found at the location of the new capital of Majapahit Empire. Karta means 'Complete', therefore Mojokerto means 'Complete (Victory) of Majapahit'.
For this purpose local and provincial committee are and have been taking the following measures:
Various activities being arranged are as follows:
The above mentioned events took place from July 5, 1993 to July 15, 1993. Some foreign tourists came from China, Finland, Denmark, Malaysia and the Middle East.
Government Website, District
Government Website, City
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
Province, 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...
. It is located 40 km southwest of Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
, and constitutes one of the regional units of Gerbangkertosusila
Gerbangkertosusila
Gerbangkertosusila is an acronym of "Gresik Bangkalan Mojokerto Surabaya Sidoarjo Lamongan", a main area in East Java consisting of those six cities and regencies....
Development (a linkage of towns and city connecting Gresik, Bangkalan
Bangkalan
Bangkalan Regency is a regency of East Java province in Indonesia. The seat of its government is Bangkalan. The regency is located on the west side of Madura Island, bordering with Sampang Regency at the east, Java Sea at the north and Madura Strait at west and the south side.Kamal port is the...
, Mojokerto, Surabaya
Surabaya
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million , and the capital of the province of East Java...
, Sidoarjo
Sidoarjo
Sidoarjo is a regency of East Java, Indonesia.Sidoarjo is bordered by Surabaya city and Gresik regency to the north, by Pasuruan regency to the south, by Mojokerto regency to the west and by the Madura Strait to the east. It has an area of 634.89 km², making it the smallest regency in East Java. ...
, and Lamongan
Lamongan
Lamongan is a regency of East Java, Indonesia, with an area of .Lamongan Regency is surrounded by:*Northern side : Java Sea*Southern side : Regency of Mojokerto and Jombang*Eastern side : Gresik Regency...
, supposed to sustain Surabaya as center of business and industrial activities).
Geographic area
- Northern boundary: Gresik and Lamongan
- Southern boundary: Malang
- Eastern boundary: Sidoarjo and Pasuruan
- Western boundary: Jombang
Mojokerto’s territory is 872 km², located between 15 m and 3,156 m above sea level. It is divided into north and south regions by the Brantas River. South Region has several mountains, which includes Welirang Mountain (3,156 m), Anjasmoro Mountain (2,277 m) and Penanggungan Mountain (1693m).
One of the several beautiful locations in Mojokerto is Pacet, it has a magnificent mountainous view
Mojokerto is divided into Kotamadya Mojokerto and Kabupaten Mojokerto,
Kotamadya Mojokerto consists of two kecamatans: Kecamatan Prajurit Kulon and Kecamatan Magersari
Mojokerto is big 5 industry town in east java. Central industry located in Mlirip,Ngoro,Jetis.
Mojokerto is divided by 12 subdistricts:
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1.Jatirejo
2.Gondang
3.Pacet
4.Trawas
5.Ngoro
6.Pungging
7.Kutorejo
8.Mojosari
9.Bangsal
10.Mojoanyar
11.Dlanggu
12.Puri
13.Trowulan
14.Sooko
15.Gedeg
16.Kemlagi
17.Jetis
18.Dawar Blandong
Demographics and overview
The population of the district is about 881,000 (2000). Many of them earn their living as small farmers and craftsmen (consisting shoemakers, furniture makers, and souvenir makers).Mojokerto occupies a strategic position and role in East Java. It functions as a reliable sustaining stock of foodstuff and tourist attraction. PPLH (Pusat Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup – Seloliman Environmental Education Centre) is located in Mojokerto, it is a non-governmental organization aiming to further raise environmental awareness.
Historically, Mojokerto is widely known as the then center of Wetan Mas Kingdom of King Airlangga (1029/1041), and of Majapahit Kingdom with its Brawijaya dynasty (1292–1400) and its territories exceeding Nusantara (standardized concept of Indonesian archipelagic territories).
Mojokerto has a motto of "Kota Budi Parinda"
Entymology
The name "Mojokerto" is a local Javanese pronunciation of "Majakarta". The word Maja is the same as that of Majapahit, and originates from the word 'baelBael
Bael Bael (Aegle marmelos) Bael (Aegle marmelos) (Bengal quince, stone apple, Sanskrit : विल्व, Malayalam: കൂവളം, Bengali: বেল, Hindi: बेल (Sirphal), Marathi: बेल or कवीठ (Kaveeth), , Sindhi: ڪاٺ گدرو , Sinhalese: beli, Tamil: வில்வம் is a species of tree native to India...
fruit' that was found at the location of the new capital of Majapahit Empire. Karta means 'Complete', therefore Mojokerto means 'Complete (Victory) of Majapahit'.
The Seven Age Anniversary Plan of Majapahit Glory
Since four years ago, there have been several cultural fairs in East Java, lasting for a week. Some 37 districts participated. These activities have been held in alternate towns and cities such as Surabaya, Malang, Jember, Madiun. The activities were aimed at utilizing East Java’s specific potentials either in the form of traditional arts or special foods in the framework of marketing tourist attractions of East Java. This year coinciding with the year of the Green Environment, of Tourist Visit, and of Seven-Age commemoration stipulated Mojokerto as the site for holding cultural fair.For this purpose local and provincial committee are and have been taking the following measures:
- To hold a symposium on the verge of seven-age anniversary of Majapahit and to carry any book-writing concerning Majapahit
- To designate the year of Green Environment by planting rare plants in the area Majapahit remains; thirty seven Kabupaten in East Java Province will participate on this occasion.
- To innovate Majapahit’s artifacts (archaeological remains)
- To establish facilities at tourist attractions
Various activities being arranged are as follows:
- East Java’s cultural and tourist fair reflecting the glory of Majapahit
- Archaeological Exhibition
- Seminars of archaeologists and historians
- Cultural arts and festivals
- Introduction to tourist attractions
The above mentioned events took place from July 5, 1993 to July 15, 1993. Some foreign tourists came from China, Finland, Denmark, Malaysia and the Middle East.
Links
Government Website, District
Government Website, City