Ciamis, Administrative regency in West Java, Indonesia
Ciamis Regency encompasses 1,595 square kilometers of terrain with elevations reaching 141 meters above sea level, containing 328 villages across 26 districts.
The region originated from the Galuh Kingdom founded in 612 AD by Wretikkandayun, and underwent administrative changes until becoming Ciamis Regency in 1916.
The population of 1.2 million residents maintains Sundanese traditions, reflected in the local name Ciamis which translates to Sweet River in the Sundanese language.
The regency includes multiple educational facilities contributing to a literacy rate of 97 percent, with continuous monitoring by the Bureau of Statistics Indonesia.
The territorial boundaries changed significantly in 2012 when its southern districts separated to form the new Pangandaran Regency, altering regional demographics and administration.
Location: West Java
Capital city: Ciamis
Elevation above the sea: 141 m
Shares border with: Tasikmalaya, Majalengka, Kuningan, Banjar, Cilacap, Pangandaran
Website: http://ciamiskab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -7.32666,108.35311
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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