Bogor

city in West Java Province, Indonesia

Bogor (Sundanese: ᮘᮧᮌᮧᮁ, Dutch: Buitenzorg) is a city in West Java, Indonesia. It is 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. More than 1 million people live in it.[3]

Bogor
ᮊᮧᮒ ᮘᮧᮌᮧᮁ
City of Bogor
Other transcription(s)
 • DutchBuitenzorg
From top: Bogor Palace • From bottom left: Kujang Monument, Bogor Botanical Garden
From top: Bogor PalaceFrom bottom left: Kujang Monument, Bogor Botanical Garden
Flag of Bogor
Coat of arms of Bogor
Nickname: 
Kota Hujan (Rainy City)
Motto(s): 
Dinu kiwari ngancik nu bihari seja ayeuna sampeureun jaga
(Preserving the past, serving the people, and facing the future)
Anthem: Bogor kota indah sejuk nyaman
(Bogor, beautiful, cold, comfortable city)
Location in West Java
Location in West Java
Bogor City is located in Java
Bogor City
Bogor City
Location in Java and Indonesia
Bogor City is located in Indonesia
Bogor City
Bogor City
Bogor City (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 6°35′48″S 106°47′50″E / 6.5966°S 106.7972°E / -6.5966; 106.7972
Country Indonesia
Province West Java
Founded3 June 1482
Incorporated
(as gemeente)
1 April 1905 (Gemeente Buitenzorg)
Other namesPakuan Pajajaran (669−1746)
Buitenzorg (1746–1942)
Administrative division6 districts
68 urban villages
Government
 • MayorBima Arya (PAN)
 • Vice MayorDedie A. Rachim
Area
 • Total118.50 km2 (45.75 sq mi)
Elevation
265 m (869 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total1,091,396
 • Density9,210/km2 (23,900/sq mi)
 [2]
Demographics
 • Ethnic groupsSundanese (native)
Javanese
Betawi
Batak
Chinese
Arab
 • ReligionIslam
Protestant
Catholic
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Others
Time zoneUTC+7 (IWST)
Postcodes
16100 to 16169
Area code(+62) 251
Vehicle registrationF
Websitekotabogor.go.id

Bogor was the capital of the Sunda Kingdom. It was called Pakuan Pajajaran or Dayeuh Pajajaran. It was also the summer residence of the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.

Because it often rains in Bogor, the city is called Kota Hujan (English: "Rain City")

References change

  1. "Letak geografis kota Bogor". Official Site of Bogor City (in Indonesian). Pemerintah Kota Bogor. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  2. "Visualisasi Data Kependudukan - Kementerian Dalam Negeri 2021" (visual). www.dukcapil.kemendagri.go.id. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  3. "Jumlah Penduduk Hasil Proyeksi Interim di Provinsi Jawa Barat Menurut Kabupaten/Kota dan Jenis Kelamin (Orang), 2021-2023". jabar.bps.go.id. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022.