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Kebumen is a town on the island of Java, Indonesia and is the administrative centre of Kebumen Regency, in Central Java Province. It is also the name of the main town of the district of Kebumen.[2] The population of the town at the 2010 Census was 118,847,[3] while the 2020 Census gave a total of 131,750;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 133,030.[1] Kebumen has other names - "Swallow City", "City Tours", and "the city of culture".[5][citation needed]
Kebumen | |
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Beriman | |
| Ngapak transcription(s) | |
| • Javanese | ꦏꦼꦧꦸꦩꦺꦤ꧀ |
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  Kebumen Location in Kebumen Regency, Java and Indonesia  Kebumen Kebumen (Java)  Kebumen Kebumen (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 7°40′15.3″S 109°39′39.0″E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  Central Java |
| Regency | Kebumen |
| Founded | August 21, 1629 |
| Incorporated | 1950 |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.04 km2 (16.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
• Total | 133,030 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
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| Demographics | |
| • Ethnic groups | |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Standard Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 287 |
| Vehicle registration | AA |
| Languages | |
| Website | www |
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Kebumen is located near the Indian Ocean, it is also called Samudera Indonesia. The town is bisected by the Kali Lukulo (Lukulo River). It lies near three major roads, Jalan Pahlawan, Jalan HM. Sarbini and Jalan Ronggowarsito. Its geographic location is 7°40′15.3″S 109°39′39.0″E.
Climate
Kebumen has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy to very heavy rainfall from November to May.
| Climate data for Kebumen | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.6 (88.9) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.1 (87.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.0 (80.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.3 (79.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
21.6 (70.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 371 (14.6) |
329 (13.0) |
360 (14.2) |
257 (10.1) |
213 (8.4) |
113 (4.4) |
96 (3.8) |
100 (3.9) |
82 (3.2) |
287 (11.3) |
419 (16.5) |
395 (15.6) |
3,022 (119) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[6] | |||||||||||||
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The population is almost entirely Javanese and over 96% Muslim. The town of Kebumen has a multi-religious population.[7]
The agricultural sector has quite the dominant role in the economy of Kebumen, contributing 44.77 percent to the GDP. Agricultural commodities mainstay of this region is the product of food crops, especially rice, cassava, soybean and coconut plantations especially. The tourism sector of Kebumen is equally crucial to the local economy.[citation needed]
| No. | Name | Year | Area Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panembahan Bodronolo | 1642–1657 | Panjer |
| 2 | Hastrosuto | 1657–1677 | Panjer |
| 3 | Kalapaking I | 1677–1710 | Panjer |
| 4 | KRT. Kalapaking II | 1710–1751 | Panjer |
| 5 | KRT. Kalapaking III | 1751–1790 | Panjer |
| 6 | KRT. Kalapaking IV | 1790–1833 | Panjer |
| 7 | KRT. Arungbinang IV | 1833–1861 | Panjer |
| 8 | KRT. Arungbinang V | 1861–1890 | Keboemen |
| 9 | KRT. Arungbinang VI | 1890–1908 | Keboemen |
| 10 | KRT. Arungbinang VII | 1908–1934 | Keboemen |
| 11 | KRT. Arungbinang VIII | 1934–1942 | Keboemen |
| 12 | R. Prawotosoedibyo S | 1942–1945 | Keboemen |
| 13 | KRT. Said Prawirosastro | 1945–1947 | Keboemen |
| 14 | RM. Soedjono | 1947–1948 | Kebumen |
| 15 | R.M. Istikno Sosrobusono | 1948–1951 | Kebumen |
| 16 | R.M. Slamet Projorahardjo | 1951–1956 | Kebumen |
| 17 | R. Projosudarto | 1956–1961 | Kebumen |
| 18 | R. Sudarmo Sumohardjo | 1961–1963 | Kebumen |
| 19 | R.M. Suharjo Notoprojo | 1963–1964 | Kebumen |
| 20 | DRS. R. Soetarjo Kolopaking | 1964–1966 | Kebumen |
| 21 | R. Suyitno | 1966–1968 | Kebumen |
| 22 | Mashud Mertosugondo | 1968–1974 | Kebumen |
| 23 | R. Soepeno Soerjodiprodjo | 1974–1979 | Kebumen |
| 24 | DRS. H. Dadiyono Yudoprayitno | 1979–1984 | Kebumen |
| 25 | Drs. Iswarto | 1984–1985 | Kebumen |
| 26 | H. M.C. Tohir | 1985–1990 | Kebumen |
| 27 | H.M. Amin Soedibyo | 1990–1995 | Kebumen |
| 28 | H.M. Amin Soedibyo | 1995–2000 | Kebumen |
| 29 | Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si | 2000–2005 | Kebumen |
| 30 | Dra. Rustriningsih, M.Si | 2005–2008 | Kebumen |
| 31 | K.H. Nashiruddin Al Mansyur | 2008–2010 | Kebumen |
| 32 | H. Buyar Winarso, SE | 2010–2015 | Kebumen |
| 33 | Ir. H. Yahya Fuad, SE | 2016–2018 | Kebumen |
| 34 | K. H. Yazid Mahfudz | 2019–2020 | Kebumen |
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- Nahdlatul Ulama Ma'arif University (id:Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen)
- Dharma Patria Polytechnic (id:Politeknik Dharma Patria Kebumen)
- Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Institute (previous name STAINU Kebumen) (id:Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen)
- Sebelas Maret University Campus VI PGSD Kebumen (id:Universitas Sebelas Maret Kampus VI PGSD Kebumen)
- Putra Bangsa Institute of Economic Science (id:Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Putra Bangsa)
- Academy of Information and Computer Management PGRI (id:Akademi Manajemen Informatika dan Komputer PGRI Kebumen)
- Muhammadiyah Institute of Technology (id:Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah Kebumen)
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Kebumen has a relatively complete mass media, both print and electronic media. Currently in Kebumen region has published a daily newspaper "Kebumen Express", which is part of Jawa Pos Group.[8]
For electronic media, there are several commercial radio stations and one Kebumen district government-owned public radio, and a local television station.[citation needed]
Radio
Radio in FM:
- Bimasakti FM
- Mas FM
- Radio DVK
- Ardana FM
Television
- Ratih TV Kebumen (47 UHF), Kebumen government-owned television
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Football
Kebumen Regency also has a football team, under the name Persak Kebumen which stands for Indonesian Football Association of Kebumen. This team in the 2008-2011 period held a competition in the Indonesian Third Division. Persak Kebumen played in the 2014-2015 period playing in the Nusantara League competition. After the return of the Indonesian League, Persak Kebumen played in Liga 3 in 2019. Chandradimuka Stadium is a home venue of Persak Kebumen.
Futsal
In addition to football clubs, Kebumen Regency has a professional futsal club namely SKN FC Kebumen. SKN FC Kebumen played in the Indonesia Pro Futsal League since 2018 as runner up. The competition that followed was 2018 AFF Futsal Championship as a semifinalist.
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- Sutoyo Siswomiharjo, a Heroes of the Revolution Indonesia.
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