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Regency in East Java, Indonesia

Regency in East Java, Indonesia

Pacitan Regency Kabupaten Pacitan Regency Other transcription(s) • Javanese Pacitan (Gêdrig) ڤاچيتان (Pégon) ꦥꦕꦶꦠꦤ꧀ (Hånåcåråkå) Klayar Beach Coat of arms Motto: Tata Pramana Hargeng Praja ꦠꦠꦥꦿꦩꦤꦲꦂꦒꦼꦁꦥꦿꦗ Location in East Java Pacitan Regency Location in Indonesia Coordinates: 8°12′S 111°7′E / 8.200°S 111.117°E / -8.200; 111.117 Country Indonesia Province East Java Anniversary 19 February 1745 Government • Regent Indrata Nur Bayuaji [id] • Vice Regent Gagarin Sumrambah [id] Area • Total 1,389.90 km2 (536.64 sq mi) Population (mid 2024 estimate)[1] • Total 588,718 • Density 423.569/km2 (1,097.04/sq mi) Website pacitankab.go.id

**Pacitan Regency** ([Indonesian](/source/Indonesian_language): *Kabupaten Pacitan*; [Javanese](/source/Javanese_language): ꦏꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦥꦕꦶꦠꦤ꧀) is a [regency](/source/List_of_regencies_and_cities_of_Indonesia) located in the southwestern corner of [East Java](/source/East_Java) Province, with [Central Java](/source/Central_Java) Province on its western border. Located between 7.55° - 8.17°S and 110.55° - 111.25°E. The borders of Pacitan Regency are with [Wonogiri Regency](/source/Wonogiri_Regency) (Central Java Province) in the west and north, [Ponorogo Regency](/source/Ponorogo_Regency) and [Trenggalek Regency](/source/Trenggalek_Regency) (both regencies of East Java) in the east, and the [Indian Ocean](/source/Indian_Ocean) in the south. It covers an area of 1,389.87 km2 and had a population of 540,881 at the 2010 census[2] and 586,110 at the 2020 census;[3] the official estimate as of mid 2024 was 588,718 (comprising 294,808 males and 293,910 females).[1] The capital of Pacitan Regency is the town of the same name. The majority of citizens in Pacitan speak [Javanese](/source/Javanese_language) as their first language, while speaking [Indonesian](/source/Indonesian_Language) as a second language.

## Geography

Watu Karung Beach, Pringkuku, Pacitan

Klayar Beach, Donorojo, Pacitan

Pacitan Regency covers an area about 1,389.90 km2. Approximately 88 percent of the regency consists of mountainous and rocky terrain, including several rocky canyons, as it lies within the [Thousand Mountains](/source/Gunung_Sewu) region. The highest peaks in Pacitan Regency include [Mount Lima](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Lima&action=edit&redlink=1) in Kebonagung District and [Mount Gembes](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Gembes&action=edit&redlink=1) in Bandar District, the latter forming the source of the [Grindulu River](/source/Grindulu_River).

Comparison of land types:

- Flat (0 - 5% slope) = 53.7 km2 (4%)

- Bumpy (6 - 10% slope) = 134.24 km2 (10%)

- Wavy (11 - 30% slope) = 322.18 km2 (24%)

- Hilly (31 - 50% slope) = 698.06 km2 (52%)

- Mountainous (more than 51% slope) = 134.24 km2 (10%)

Generally, the land in Pacitan can be divided into two categories, calcium-rich in the south, and fertile land in the north. The land consists of lithosol association, red mediterranean lithosol, tuff and volcanic compound, reddish lithosol complex, and grey alluvial, clay sediments containing many potential minerals. The minerals are [feldspar](/source/Feldspar), [ball clay](/source/Ball_clay), [bentonite](/source/Bentonite), [pyrophyllite](/source/Pyrophyllite), [calcite](/source/Calcite), [gypsum](/source/Gypsum), [phosphate rock](/source/Phosphate_rock), [quartz](/source/Quartz), [coal](/source/Coal), [dolomite](/source/Dolomite_(mineral)), [gemstone](/source/Gemstone)[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*], [tin ore](/source/Tin_ore), and [manganite](/source/Manganite).

Pacitan Regency includes 130.87 km2 of rice fields and 1,211.55 km2 of dry land. According to irrigation types, the rice fields can be grouped into: technical irrigation rice field (16.06 km2), half technical irrigation rice field (11.88 km2), simple irrigation rice field (40.63 km2), and rain-dependent rice field (62.3 km2).

## Administrative districts

Pacitan Regency is divided into twelve [districts](/source/Districts_of_Indonesia) (*kecamatan*), tabulated below with their areas and population totals at the 2010 census[2] and the 2020 census,[3] together with the official estimates as of mid 2024.[1] The table also includes the locations of the district headquarters, the number of [administrative villages](/source/Administrative_village) in each district (totaling 166 rural *desa* and 5 urban *kelurahan* - the latter all in Pacitan (town) District), and its postal codes.

Kode Wilayah Name of District (kecamatan) Area in km2 Pop'n census 2010 Pop'n census 2020 Pop'n estimate mid 2024 Admin centre No. of villages Post codes 35.01.01 Donorojo [4] 109.09 34,986 37,669 37,416 Donorojo 12 63554 35.01.03 Punung [5] 108.81 33,919 37,094 36,637 Punung 13 63553 35.01.02 Pringkuku [6] 132.93 29,694 32,616 32,347 Ngadirejan 13 63552 35.01.04 Pacitan [7] (town) 77.11 73,086 78,161 77,694 Sidoharjo 25 (a) 63511 - 63518 35.01.05 Kebonagung [8] 124.85 42,667 46,459 46,297 Kebonagung 19 63561 35.01.06 Arjosari [9] 117.06 38,646 41,693 41,504 Arjosari 17 63581 35.01.07 Nawangan [10] 124.06 46,084 51,240 51,801 Nawangan 9 63584 35.01.08 Bandar [11] 117.34 41,789 44,493 44,625 Bandar 8 63583 35.01.09 Tegalombo [12] 149.26 48,049 51,626 51,795 Tegalombo 11 63582 35.01.10 Tulakan [13] 161.62 77,266 83,904 86,394 Tulakan 16 63571 35.01.11 Ngadirojo [14] 99.91 44,707 47,306 47,791 Ngadirojo 18 63572 35.01.12 Sudimoro [15] 71.86 29,988 33,849 34,417 Sukorejo 10 63573 Totals 1,389.90 540,881 586,110 588,718 Pacitan 171

Note: (a) comprises 5 urban *kelurahan* (Baleharjo, Pacitan, Ploso, Pucangsewu and Sidoharjo) and 20 *desa*.

## Beaches

Pacitan Regency has 17 beaches; to the west of Pacitan town are: Banyu Tibo, Buyutan, Karang Bolong, Srau, Klayar, and Watu Karung; near Pacitan town are: Pantai Teleng Ria, Tamperan Gung, Kali Uluh, and Wawaran; to the east of Pacitan town are: Pidakan, Soge, Tawang, Taman, and Kunir. All beaches are near to the 70 kilometers of South Coast Road from [Wonogiri Regency](/source/Wonogiri_Regency) to [Trenggalek Regency](/source/Trenggalek_Regency). Soge Beach can be accessed in 30 minutes drive or by bus public transport from Pacitan town, but all beaches are relatively far from big cities such as [Surabaya](/source/Surabaya) (7 hours) and [Surakarta](/source/Surakarta) (4 hours),[16] but it is closer from Yogyakarta.

## Pacitan town

Pacitan town forms an administrative district (*kecamatan*) in the centre of the regency, and constitutes an urban area on Pacitan Bay (*Teluk Pacitan*). It is composed of 5 urban villages (*kelurahan*) and 20 rural villages (*desa*), listed below with their populations as at mid 2023:[7]

Sidoharjo (9,421) Ploso (8,240) Kembang (2,758) Sukoharjo (1,674) Kayen (2,774) Sirnoboyo (5,017) Arjowinangun (3,295) Baleharjo (3,675) Bangunsari (5,408) Sedeng (2,979) Sumberharjo (1,777) Pucangsewu (3,624) Pacitan (3,549) Tanjungsari (3,956) Menadi (2,212) Mentoro (2,890) Purworejo (1,760) Nanggungan (2,460) Widoro (2,027) Semanten (1,535) Banjarsari (1,409) Bolosingo (1,354) Sambong (3,154) Ponggok (2,051) Tambakrejo (1,989)

## Tourism

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Pacitan, often referred to as the "City of Tourism" (Kota Pariwisata) or "City of a Thousand Caves" (Kota Seribu Goa), is noted for its ecological diversity and natural attractions.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Tourist attractions in Pacitan include cave explorations, surfing, hiking, visits to historical places, and bathing in natural springs. A multi-purpose sports arena is under construction.

Several limestone caves are notable. Gua Gong (Gong Cave) is frequently cited as a major tourist attraction.[17] Gua Kalak (Kalak Cave) is traditionally believed to have been a meditation site of former president [Soeharto](/source/Suharto),[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] and Gua Tabuhan (Tabuhan Cave) is associated with [Alibasyha Sentot Prawirodirjo](/source/Sentot_Prawirodirdjo).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Gua Luweng Jaran (Luweng Jaran Cave) contains stalactites and stalagmites said to produce sounds resembling gamelan music.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Pacitan's coastline features a variety of beaches. Watu Karung Beach, Klayar Beach, Srau Beach, and Kasap Beach are known for white sand and coral formations. Teleng Ria Beach is located near the city center. Soge Beach is notable for a prominent bridge. Taman Beach hosts a turtle-conservation program, and Sidomulyo Beach offers Indonesia's longest zip line attraction.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Banyu Tibo beach contains a small waterfall that flows directly into the sea. Other beaches are less documented.

## Notable people

Pacitan is the birthplace of the former army general and the former (and first directly elected) [president of Indonesia](/source/List_of_presidents_of_Indonesia), [Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono](/source/Susilo_Bambang_Yudhoyono)

## References

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## See also

- [Ngile village](/source/Ngile_(village))

- [Indonesia portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Indonesia)

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