Subang Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Subang; Sundanese: ᮊᮘᮥᮕᮒᮦᮔ᮪ ᮞᮥᮘᮀ, romanized: Kabupatén Subang) is a regency (kabupaten) in West Java Province of Indonesia. The Regency is bordered by the Java Sea in the north, Indramayu Regency in the east, Sumedang Regency in the southeast, West Bandung Regency in the south, and Purwakarta Regency and Karawang Regency in the west. It has an area of 2,165.55 km2 (836.12 sq mi) and its population was 1,465,157 at the 2010 census[4] and 1,595,320 at the 2020 census;[5] the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 1,649,821 - comprising 826,509 males and 823,312 females.[3] Its administrative seat is in the town of Subang.

Subang Regency
Kabupaten Subang
Other transcription(s)
 • Sundaneseᮊᮘᮥᮕᮒᮦᮔ᮪ ᮞᮥᮘᮀ
Coat of arms of Subang Regency
Motto(s): 
Karya Utama Satya Nagara
(Prioritizing Works for the Sake of the Country)
Location in West Java
Location in West Java
Subang Regency is located in Java
Subang Regency
Subang Regency
Location in Java Island and Indonesia
Subang Regency is located in Indonesia
Subang Regency
Subang Regency
Subang Regency (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 6°34′16″S 107°45′42″E / 6.5711°S 107.7616°E / -6.5711; 107.7616
CountryIndonesia
ProvinceWest Java
Formation5 April 1948
Legal BasicKep. DPRD No. 01/SK/DPRD/1977
Anniversary5 April 1948[1]
Capital CitySubang
Administrative division30 Districts
245 Villages
8 Official Villages
Government
 • RegentImran (acting)
 • Vice RegentVacant
 • Allocations MoneyRp. 1.032.567.532.000,00 (2013)[2]
Area
 • Total
2,165.55 km2 (836.12 sq mi)
Highest elevation
2,084 m (6,837 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (mid 2023 estimate)
 • Total
1,649,821
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
 [3]
DemonymsSubangite
Warga Subang (id)
Urang Subang (su)
Demographic
 • LanguagesSundanese, Indonesian, Bahasa Cirebon (specifically in the coastal areas and banks of the Cipunagara river)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Time in Indonesia)
Postal Codes
412xx
Area code+62 260
Vehicle registrationT
HDIIncrease 0.665 (Intermediate)
Websitesubang.go.id

Administrative districts

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Subang Regency is divided into 30 districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census[4] and 2020 census,[5] together with the official estimates as of mid-2023.[3] The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 245 rural desa and 8 urban kelurahan - the latter comprising Subang town District), and its post code.

Kode
Wilayah
Name of
District
(kecamatan)
Area
in
km2
Pop'n
census
2010
Pop'n
census
2020
Pop'n
estimate
mid 2023
Admin
centre
No.
of
villages
Post
code
32.13.01 Sagalaherang 55.61 28,731 32,310 33,723 Sagalaherang 7 41282
32.13.23 Serangpanjang 71.45 24,083 25,644 26,344 Cijengkol 6 41288
32.13.12 Jalan Cagak 52.58 41,671 47,773 50,142 Jalan Cagak 7 41281
32.13.29 Ciater 63.17 27,427 29,297 30,125 Cisaat 7 41280
32.13.02 Cisalak 98.97 38,318 41,610 42,991 Cisalak 9 41283
32.13.26 Kasomalang 49.48 39,480 42,781 44,173 Kasomalang Wetan 8 41287
32.13.14 Tanjung Siang 62.99 42,404 44,975 46,151 Sirap 10 41284
32.13.19 Cijambe 110.85 38,427 41,396 42,670 Cirangkong 8 41286
32.13.17 Cibogo 64.52 40,177 47,244 49,953 Cibogo 9 41285
32.13.03 Subang
(town)
60.22 120,346 137,284 143,883 Karanganyar 8 (a) 41211
- 41215
32.13.04 Kalijati 90.11 59,677 65,851 68,353 Kalijati Timur 10 41271
32.13.27 Dawuan 92.73 37,898 41,454 42,920 Dawuan Kaler 10 41270
32.13.20 Cipeundeuy 97.33 44,594 48,902 50,669 Cipeundeuy 7 41272
32.13.05 Pabuaran 75.37 59,819 64,047 65,901 Pabuaran 8 41262
32.13.16 Patok Beusi 91.84 76,998 81,873 84,075 Ciberes 10 41263
32.13.06 Purwadadi 78.11 57,578 59,434 60,509 Pasir Bungur 10 41261
32.13.22 Cikaum 75.32 46,038 50,372 52,158 Cikaum Barat 9 41266
32.13.07 Pagaden 49.35 58,834 63,138 65,010 Pagaden 10 41251
32.13.28 Pagaden Barat
(West Pagaden)
51.84 33,905 35,435 35,087 Bendungan 9 41252
32.13.18 Cipunagara 106.37 59,342 64,333 66,436 Tanjung 10 41257
32.13.15 Compreng 75.34 43,823 48,981 51,032 Jatireja 8 41258
32.13.08 Binong 52.54 42,937 46,764 48,357 Cicadas 9 41253
32.13.25 Tambakdahan 63.76 40,428 43,799 45,222 Tambakdahan 9 41267
32.13.09 Ciasem 108.61 101,924 110,256 113,788 Ciasem Girang 9 41256
32.13.11 Pamanukan 30.01 55,128 58,704 60,308 Pamanukan 8 41264
32.13.24 Sukasari 59.65 39,567 42,332 43,548 Sukamaju 7 41250
32.13.30 Pusakanagara 59.52 38,253 43,598 45,682 Pusakaratu 7 41265
32.13.10 Pusakajaya 52.56 44,668 48,263 49,792 Kebondanas 8 41255
32.13.21 Legon Kulon 64.02 21,770 23,842 24,694 Legonkulon 7 41254
32.13.13 Blanakan 103.13 60,912 64,214 65,777 Blanakan 9 41259
Totals 2,165.55 1,465,157 1,595,320 1,649,821 253

Note: (a) The 253 villages comprise 245 rural desa and 8 urban kelurahan - the latter being the 8 villages in Subang (town) District - Cigadung, Dangdeur, Karanganyar, Parung, Pasirkareumbi, Soklat, Sukamelang and Wanareja.

Tourism

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The biggest crater, Kawah Ratu or Queen Crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Subang, West Java

Subang has a variety of artistic and cultural interest.

Attractions

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In South Subang

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A number of resorts exist in the Subang area to the north of Bandung. These include the following:

In Central Subang

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Historical and religious tourism

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The handover of the Republic of Indonesia from the Netherlands to Japan, before independence, 1942. These buildings are in Lanud Suryadharma, Kalijati District.

In North Subang

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The Culinary

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  • Nanas khas subang / Subang pineapple
  • Kerupuk miskin purwadadi / Indonesian Crackers
  • Sundanese foods

Toll road access

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KM Toll Road Toll Gate Destination
98 Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road Kalijati Kalijati, Purwadadi, Sukamandi
110 Subang Subang, Pamanukan, Lembang
76 Sadang Purbaleunyi Toll Road Sadang, Purwakarta, Subang
127 Pasteur Pasteur, Lembang

Patimban Deep Sea Port

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Patimban Deep Sea Port is under construction seaport at Subang, West Java, as an upgrade from the existing small Patimban Port. It is located about 70 kilometres from the Karawang Industrial Estate and 145 kilometres from the city center of Jakarta, where many Japanese industrial firms, particularly automotive manufacturers operate. The project was initialized in 2017 and the first stage was operational in 2020, with the second stage being scheduled for completion by 2027.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sejarah Kabupaten Subang".
  2. ^ "Perpres No. 10 Tahun 2013". 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
  3. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kabupaten Subang Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3213)
  4. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  6. ^ Yoesoef Adji (April 26, 2016). "Pelabuhan Patimban Siap Gantikan Cilamaya".
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