Banjar

Banjar is a city in West Java, Indonesia, located along the border with Central Java province and divided into four administrative districts. The territory includes 25 villages spread across zones named Banjar, Purwaharja, Pataruman and Langensari.

The settlement gained its own administrative status on December 11, 2002, when it separated from Ciamis Regency to form an independent city. This change marked a new chapter in local governance for the region.

Local people use the motto 'Somahna Bagja di Buana' in their everyday language, a phrase that speaks to the connection between residents and their home territory. This saying reflects how inhabitants see their relationship with the land around them.

Travelers will find the area along the main route between West Java and Central Java, making it a natural stopping point for those moving through the region. The four districts can be reached through local transport, with each zone offering its own character.

The Wilhemina railway tunnel nearby runs for 1,116 meters (3,661 feet) through the landscape and holds the title of longest railway tunnel in Indonesia. This engineering work from the colonial era still serves trains moving between provinces today.

Location: West Java

Inception: February 21, 2003

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: Ciamis, Cilacap

Website: http://banjarkota.go.id

GPS coordinates: -7.36667,108.53333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:51