Blitar, East Java
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    Clockwise, from top left : Sukarno Mausoleum, Penataran Temple, Plumbangan Temple, Former house of Sukarno
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| Motto(s): Kridha Hangudi Jaya | ||
| Coordinates: 8°06′S 112°09′E / 8.100°S 112.150°ECoordinates: 8°06′S 112°09′E / 8.100°S 112.150°E | ||
| Country |
 Indonesia
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 East Java
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| City | April 1, 1906 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Muhammad Samanhudi Anwar | |
| • Vice Mayor | Santoso | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32 km2 (8.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010 Census) | ||
| • Total | 132,018 | |
| Time zone | Indonesia Western Time (UTC+7) | |
| Postcodes | 66100 | |
| Area code | (+62) 342 | |
| Vehicle registration | AG | |
| Website | http://www.blitarkota.go.id | |
Blitar is a city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South.
The city is noted as the location of the grave of Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana Gebang (Gebang palace) where Sukarno lived as a child is nearby and has been converted into a museum] containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history. In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
Former Vice President of Indonesia, Dr. Boediono, and the commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military, Admiral Agus Suhartono, were born in Blitar. Both of them are the alumni of SMP Negeri 1 Blitar and SMA Negeri 1 Blitar.
Based on the survey conducted between August 2010 and January 2011, Blitar was rated number one in Indonesia for local economic governance, being considered particularly good in infrastructure, interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity.
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