Jombang

Jombang is an administrative regency in the eastern part of Java, located southwest of Surabaya, covering diverse landscapes. In the north limestone hills rise, while the south is characterized by agricultural plains.

The administrative unit was established in 1910 and later gained national recognition as the birthplace of Abdurrahman Wahid. He later became the fourth president of the country.

The many Islamic boarding schools have made this area a recognized center of learning for decades. Thousands of young people from different regions come here to experience traditional teaching methods.

The territory is divided into twenty-one administrative districts, each having its own smaller centers. The central statistics office on Airlangga Street provides demographic and economic data.

The Brantas River forms a natural boundary between the northern limestone hills and the southern agricultural areas. This division has created different farming methods in both zones over the centuries.

Location: Indonesia

Capital city: Jombang

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Shares border with: Lamongan, Mojokerto, Malang, Nganjuk, Kediri, Bojonegoro

Website: http://jombangkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.46667,112.23333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:34