Sidoarjo, Administrative regency in East Java, Indonesia
Sidoarjo is an administrative regency in East Java that stretches south of Surabaya toward the Madura Strait. The landscape combines rice paddies, fishponds for shrimp cultivation, and dense residential neighborhoods.
The regency received its current name during the mid-19th century under Dutch colonial administration. The original designation Sidokare was formally changed, and the region developed into an important center for agriculture and fishing.
The region maintains strong fishing traditions, with local communities specializing in milkfish and shrimp farming through modern aquaculture methods.
Juanda International Airport sits within the regency and provides direct access for travelers arriving from abroad. The local railway station connects the region with numerous destinations across the island of Java.
Eighteen separate districts divide the administration and each manages its local villages within its own territory. The entire area sits only a few meters above sea level, which keeps the landscape flat and even.
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