Sumedang

Sumedang is an administrative district in West Java, Indonesia, that stretches across rolling hills and agricultural land. The area includes several dozen communities with town centers connected by paved roads.

The area developed from an ancient Javanese kingdom that dates back to the 16th century. The region later became part of Dutch colonial administration before being integrated into modern Indonesian administrative structure.

Der Name der Region hat seinen Ursprung im altjavanischen Wort für „fruchtbares Hochland

The district lies northeast of Bandung and can be reached via main roads that run through agricultural areas. Visitors should note that public transport mainly operates during daytime hours and smaller towns are best reached with private transport.

A large reservoir in the area supplies water and power to much of the province. The reservoir changed the landscape and led to the relocation of several villages whose residents were housed in newly built settlements.

Location: West Java

Capital city: Sumedang

Elevation above the sea: 410 m

Shares border with: Bandung, Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, Garut, Tasikmalaya

Website: http://sumedangkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -6.85000,107.91667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:50