Garut Kota

Garut Kota is an administrative district in the city of Garut situated at an elevation of about 717 meters and encompasses eleven smaller administrative divisions including Kota Kulon and Kota Wetan. The area blends urban and rural zones together, connected through various residential and commercial neighborhoods.

The origins of this district date back to 1813 when Lieutenant-Governor Stamford Raffles founded the Limbangan region as the foundation for what would later become Garut Regency. This early establishment laid the groundwork for the city's modern administrative structure.

The district serves as the administrative center of Garut, shaping the city's daily rhythm with government buildings and residential neighborhoods. This area forms the heart of the city where locals go about their everyday lives and gather.

The district is easy to navigate on foot since the various administrative quarters and neighborhoods are relatively close to one another. Most areas are fairly level or gently rolling, which makes getting around straightforward.

The area sits near two important geographic features: Mount Papandayan and the Kamojang geothermal field, which shape the local landscape. This proximity to active geological structures subtly influences the district's climate and natural surroundings.