Banyuwangi (town)
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Banyuwangi, previously known as Banjoewangi, is the administrative capital of Banyuwangi Regency at the far eastern end of the island of Java, Indonesia. It had a population of 106,000 at the 2010 census[1] and 117,558 at the 2020 census.[2]
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Banyuwangi | |
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Coordinates: 8.2186°S 114.3669°E / -8.2186; 114.3669 | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Java |
Province | East Java |
Regency | Banyuwangi Regency |
Area | |
• Total | 30.13 km2 (11.63 sq mi) |
Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 117,558 |
• Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (IWST) |
Area code | (+62) 333 |
Villages | 18 |
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The town is also known as city of festival as many festivals are held throughout the year.[3] Banyuwangi Regency is a tourist destination, and additional developments have been proposed to encourage international tourism by building necessary infrastructures.[4]