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Bandung, Provincial capital in West Java, Indonesia

Located 768 meters above sea level, Bandung extends across a river basin surrounded by volcanic mountains in West Java, maintaining cooler temperatures throughout the year.

The Dutch colonial administration established Bandung in 1810 and developed the region with tea plantations, transforming it into a major settlement by the early 1900s.

The population of 2.5 million people includes 76 percent Sundanese residents who maintain their traditional music, dance performances, and regional cuisine.

Multiple transportation options connect Bandung to Jakarta through regular train services, bus routes, and a network of well-maintained highways.

The 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung brought together 29 nations to discuss independence movements and establish principles of international cooperation.

Location: West Java

Capital city: Soreang

Elevation above the sea: 800 m

Shares border with: West Bandung, Cimahi, Bandung, Subang, Sumedang, Garut, Cianjur

Website: http://bandungkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.02194,107.52808

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23

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