Bandung is the capital city of West Java, Indonesia and one of the largest city in Indonesia. In 2015, Bandung is also the fourth most populous city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bekasi with 2,5 million inhabitants.[3] Bandung is known for some historical events, such as the Bandung Conference (Asia-Africa Conference), a big meeting by a lot of country that voiced anti-colonialism spirit.[4] Bandung is known by its nickname "Kota Kembang" (City of Flowers), because there's so many beautiful trees and flowers that grow there. Bandung is also known as Parijs van Java (Dutch: "The Paris of Java") because of its scenery.
Quick facts Other transcription(s), • Sundanese ...
Bandung |
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City of Bandung
Kota Bandung |
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| • Sundanese | ᮊᮧᮒ ᮘᮔ᮪ᮓᮥᮀ |
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 Clockwise, from top: Gedung Sate, Grand Mosque of Bandung, Bandung at night, Pasupati Bridge, Merdeka Building |
 Flag  Coat of arms |
Nicknames: Kota Kembang (City of Flowers) Parijs van Java ( Dutch) (Paris of Java) |
| Motto(s): Clean, Prosperous, Devout, Friendly |
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Bandung (Indonesia) Show map of Indonesia |
| Coordinates: 6°54′43″S 107°36′35″E |
| Country | Indonesia |
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| Province | West Java |
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| Founded | 25 September 1810[1] |
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Incorporated
(as gemeente) | 1 April 1906[1] |
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| Administrative division | 30 districts
153 urban villages |
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| • Body | Bandung City Government |
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| • Mayor | Oded Muhammad Danial |
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| • Total | 167.67 km2 (64.74 sq mi) |
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| • Metro | 1,876.8 km2 (724.6 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
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| • Rank | 3rd |
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| • Urban | 2,575,478 |
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| • Metro | 8,201,928 (3rd) |
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| Demonyms | Bandungite
Warga Bandung (id)
Urang Bandung (su) |
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| • Ethnic groups | Sundanese
Javanese
Chinese
Arab
Indian |
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| • Religion[2] | Islam 91.70%
Protestantism 5.36%
Catholicism 1.95%
Buddhism 0.49%
Hinduism 0.09%
Confucianism 0.03%
Others 0.02% |
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| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
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| Postcodes | 401xx, 402xx, 406xx |
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| Area code | (+62) 22 |
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| Registration plate | D |
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| HDI | 0.801 (very high)
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| Largest district by area | Gedebage – 9.58 square kilometres (3.70 sq mi) |
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| Largest district by population | Babakan Ciparay (147,388 – 2015 est) |
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| Website | Official Portal |
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