Purwakarta

Purwakarta is a regency within West Java province on the Indonesian island of Java, covering seventeen districts that include urban centers and rural areas. The regency spreads across hilly terrain between the larger metropolitan zones of the region and features a mix of residential neighborhoods, fields, and water resources.

The current administrative structure emerged after Indonesian independence when larger districts were divided into smaller units to ease local governance. This reorganization created a distinct administrative unit with clear boundaries and its own responsibilities for the local population.

The population follows Sundanese traditions while maintaining religious diversity, as demonstrated by the Harmoni Award received for promoting interfaith understanding.

Major through routes cross the area and link the northern and southern parts of Java, allowing travelers to pass through the regency with ease. Local drivers know alternative roads that become less crowded during peak commuting hours.

A large artificial lake within the regency supplies water not only for agriculture but also generates electricity for much of the surrounding region. Its shores attract anglers and occasional visitors who appreciate the calm water and open landscape.

Location: West Java

Capital city: Purwakarta

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Shares border with: West Bandung, Cianjur, Bogor, Karawang, Subang

Website: http://purwakartakab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -6.53856,107.44356

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:45