Blitar
City
City of Blitar Kota Blitar
Clockwise from top left: Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Istana Gebang
Coat of arms
Motto:  Kridha Hangudi Jaya
Location within East Java
Blitar Location in Java and Indonesia Show map of Java Blitar Blitar (Indonesia) Show map of Indonesia
Coordinates: 8°06′S 112°09′E / 8.100°S 112.150°E / -8.100; 112.150
Country	Indonesia
Region	Java
Province	East Java
City	(1906-04-01) April 1, 1906 (age 118)
Government
• Mayor	Santoso
• Vice Mayor	Tjutjuk Sunario
Area
• Total	32.57 km2 (12.58 sq mi)
Elevation	167 m (548 ft)
Population  (mid 2023 estimate)
• Total	159,781
• Density	4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
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Time zone	UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postcode	66100
Area code	(+62) 342
Vehicle registration	AG
Website	blitarkota.go.id

Blitar is a landlocked city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' – 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South. The city of Blitar lies at an altitude on average 167 metres above sea level,^[2] and is an enclave within Blitar Regency which surrounds the city on all sides. It covers an area of 32.57 km², and had a population of 131,968 at the 2010 Census^[3] and 149,149 at the 2020 Census;^[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 159,781 (comprising 79,651 males and 80,130 females).^[1]

The city is noted as the location of the grave of Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana Gebang (Gebang palace) where Sukarno lived as a child is nearby and has been converted into a museum. containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history.^[5] In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.

Blitar city is surrounded by four of the districts (kecamatan) of Blitar Regency - Kademangan, Garum, Nglegok and Sanankulon; added to the population of the city, this combined area of seven kecamatan had a total population in mid 2023 of 442,247 within 318.3 km².^[1]

Blitar city is divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census^[3] and the 2020 census,^[4] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.^[1] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes.

The names of the kelurahan in each district are:

• Sukorejo: Blitar, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Pakunden, Tanjungsari, Turi, Tlumpu
• Kepanjenkidul: Bendo, Kauman, Kepanjenkidul, Kepanjenlor, Ngadirejo, Sentul, Tanggung
• Sawanwetan: Bendogerit, Gedog, Karangtengah, Klampok, Plosokerep, Rembang, Sananwetan

Based on the survey conducted between August 2010 and January 2011, Blitar was rated number one in Indonesia for local economic governance, being considered particularly good in infrastructure, the interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.^[6]

It is located at Bendogerit village, in Sunanwetan district, about 2 kilometres from Blitar city.

The tomb is built in East Javanese "Joglo" architectural pattern, and combined with Gateway of Bentar. The mausoleum is 51 feet high, with a copper roof of a three-tier building. Underneath, Sukarno's plot is flanked by that of his mother and father. A stone of black andesite bears the inscription, "Here lies Bung Karno, proclaimer of independence, first president of Indonesia." Beside the main building of the tomb, the graveyard complex has Gapura Agung (The Great Gate), Mosque, halls, parks, a rest-area, and a parking place.

The tomb is opened to the public, attracts a large number of visitors, both domestic and international. About 1.5 million people visit the tomb annually.^[7]

• Nahdlatul Ulama University of Blitar
• Balitar Islamic University
• Kesuma Negara College of Economics (STIEKEN)
• PGRI Blitar Teacher Training and Education College (STKIP PGRI Blitar)
• Patria Husada College of Health Sciences (STIKES Patria Husada)
• Indonesian Tax Management Academy (AMPINDO)
• Putra Sang Fajar Blitar State Community Academy (AKN Putra Sang Fajar)^[8][9]

Blitar has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May.

• 1945 PETA Revolt in Blitar

• Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7th ed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp. 285–286. ISBN 1-74059-154-2.

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Blitar.

• (in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar City
• (in Indonesian) Official site of Blitar Regency
• Heraldry of Blitar