Probolinggo, Administrative regency in East Java, Indonesia
Description
Probolinggo is an administrative regency in East Java with Kraksaan serving as its administrative center. The territory includes multiple districts and villages connected through a network of roads.
History
The territory was reorganized several times during Dutch colonial rule, which shaped its current administrative structure. These changes reflected colonial interests in managing the region effectively.
Culture
People here maintain strong ties to Madurese and Javanese customs that shape daily life and local festivals. These traditions are visible in how communities gather and celebrate together throughout the year.
Practical
The region is well-connected by road to other major East Javanese cities, making travel between nearby areas straightforward. Roads link this area to towns like Surabaya, Malang, and Jember.
Did you know?
The Pekalen River features moderate rapids alongside caves filled with bats carved into limestone walls. Waterfalls in the area were naturally formed through years of water erosion along these rock formations.
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Mount Bromo
61.7 km
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
64.9 km
Gunung Argopuro
27.6 km
Madakaripura Waterfall
51.6 kmJabung
31 m
Mount Batok
61.9 km
Mount Lamongan
30.7 km
Luhur Poten Temple Of Mount Bromo
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28.3 km
Pantai Giliketapang
25.7 km
Pemandian Alam Banyu Biru
55.5 kmMadakaripura
52.9 kmSecret free entrance to Bromo
59.8 kmNgadas Bat Cave
56.3 kmThe Sea Of Sand
59.8 kmFree path to sunrise hill 2 hours
58 kmBlocked path!
59.6 kmFree path to Bromo for scooters
59.7 kmMalasan
28.7 kmGulang Batuk
61.9 kmWisata Religi Miniatur Ka'bah
21.9 kmDr. Mohammad Saleh Museum
28.8 km
Sunrise Point 1
60.4 kmScenic viewpoint
60.8 kmScenic viewpoint
59.7 kmScenic viewpoint
61.9 km
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