Garut, Mountainous regency in West Java, Indonesia.
Description
Garut is a regency in West Java, Indonesia, that spans 3,065 square kilometers and includes both volcanic peaks and sections of the Indian Ocean coastline. The region is divided into 42 districts that connect different landscapes, from highlands to seashores.
History
The region formed from Limbangan Regency, which Lieutenant-Governor Stamford Raffles established in 1813 with its first seat in Suci. After several years, the capital moved to present-day Garut, making administration more central.
Culture
The name Garut comes from an old Javanese word describing a landscape between mountains and coast. In many towns, craftspeople still work with traditional methods, making leather goods and woven bamboo products for everyday use.
Practical
South of Tarogong lies the administrative center of the region, from which roads lead to all 42 districts and reach remote villages. Visitors who want to explore the region should plan enough time, as distances between mountain areas and coast are considerable.
Did you know?
Several volcanoes such as Guntur and Papandayan remain active and shape the landscape through their fertile ash soils. This volcanic activity makes the agricultural land especially productive and forms part of daily life for many village communities.
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35.1 km
Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium
33.6 km
Gunung Galunggung
21.6 km
Gunung Papandayan
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13.5 km
Cangkuang
11.8 km
Si Jalak Harupat Stadium
45.8 km
Gunung Guntur
8.6 km
Gunung Malabar
29.2 km
Wayang-Windu
27.6 kmAir Terjun Cibeureum
30 km
Bojongmenje
28.2 km
Gunung Telagabodas
19.6 km
Kamojang
13.1 km
Curug Orok
26.3 km
Barusen Hills
43.9 km
Great Mosque of Garut
1.9 km
Obyek Wisata Awit Sinar Alam Darajat Hotwaterpark & Cottage
16.2 km
Taman Satwa Cikembulan Kebun Binatang Cikembulan
13.8 km
Gunung Kendang
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57.4 km
Pantai Manalus
51.8 km
Bukit Rejeng Indah
12.9 km
Kolam Renang Air Panas Puncak Jaya Darajat
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45.5 km
Pantai Punaga
54.5 km
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Leles
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Cibatu
Malangbong
Sukawening
Bayongbong
Cilawu
Cisurupan
Sukaresmi
Banjarwangi
Cikajang
Singajaya
Peundeuy
Cibalong
Cikelet
Bungbulang
Pakenjeng
Cisewu
Caringin
Talegong
Selaawi
Pangatikan
Sucinaraja
Banyuresmi
Kadungora
Cisompet
Cibiuk
Tarogong Kaler
Cigedug
Pameungpeuk
Mekarmukti
Pamulihan
Balubur Limbangan
Karangpawitan
Pasirwangi
Kersamanah
Karangtengah
Cihurip
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