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Tabanan Regency

Tabanan is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 839.33 km2 and population of 386,850 (2000), rising to 420,913 in 2010 Census. Its regency seat is Tabanan.

Tabanan  is one of nine districts and municipalities that exist in the province of Bali, is located on the southern island of Bali. Tabanan Regency has an area of 839.33 sq KM area consisting of mountains and beaches. By geographical region of Tabanan Regency is located between 1140 to 54 "8217;52 8220;east longitude and 80 14"8242; 30"8221; "8211; 80 30"8217;07 "8220;south latitude. The boundaries of the Tabanan region include: the north bordering the Buleleng district, bordered by a row of mountains like Mount Batukaru (2276 m), Mount Sanghyang (2023 m), Mount Pohen (2051 m), Mill Mountain (2082 m ), and Mount Beratan (2020 m); on the east by the Badung Regency, which is limited by Yeh Tukad Sungi, Tukad Ukun and Tukad Yeh Penet. In the south bordered by the Indian Ocean, with a width of 37 km long coast, the west borders the Jembrana district bounded by Yeh Let Tukad.

Tabanan region is one of the 9th Districts of the total area of 839.33 km2 or 14.90% of Bali province and lies at an altitude region from 0 to 2276 m above sea level. A total of 23,358 hectares or 28.00% of land area in Tabanan Regency is wet land, so the Tabanan Regency is known as an agricultural area. As has been understandably together, that the potential is superior Tabanan agriculture because they most livelihoods, the cornerstone of the regional economy and land use Tabanan region still dominated the field of agriculture in the broad sense. Tabanan Regency consists of 10 Districts (District Tabanan, Kediri District, District Kerambitan, Selemadeg District, West Selemadeg District, Eastern District Selemadeg, Penebel District, District Pupuan, Marga district, and District Baturiti), in Tabanan Regency administration in 2006 has 123 villages offices, 345 small villages, 784 train services and 365 water control system, with a population of 410,162 inhabitants as of 2006 consisted of 203,394 people at the male and female population of 206,768 inhabitants.

There are 25 objects and attractions consist of natural attractions as much as 17 objects, historical sights as many as 1 object and cultural sights as many as 7 of the object and has a five-star hotel accommodation tourism as much as 2 units with a capacity of 225 rooms, as many as 28 pieces of jasmine hotels (hotel melati) with a capacity of 381 rooms and 40 cottage units with a capacity of 244 rooms. The number of restaurants 45 restaurant and restaurant 2 restaurants.

OVERVIEW

At Menalun village, 15 kilometer from Denpasar, is the unique Alas Kedaton Temple. There are four gates leading to the temple – the split gate standing in the middle of the yard and the south, north and east gates. This temple is 300 years old and in it are kept relics of the old megalithic period. Margarana Heros Cemetery, is a monument 25 kilometers from Denpasar. A battle was once waged here on the paddies of Uma Karang. The current monument was erected to remember the death of I Gusti Ngurah Rai, a leader of Ciung Wanara regiment who died in a more recent battle against the Dutch, on November 20, 1946. Denpasar's international airport is named after him. Kerambitan village is located seven kilometers west of Tabanan. It is a village of craftsmen. Kelating beach nearby is good for surfing. The andir dance is one of the area's strong tourist attractions. Puri Gede kerambitan temple is also found here. Not far from here, about two kilometers away, is Bedugul, a cool mountain resort. Bedugul lies at an elevation of 1,240 meters above sea level.

The average temperature is 18 0 centigrade during the night and 24 0 centigrade during the day. The beautiful scenery can be enjoyed from the side of Lake Beratan . From here one can see the vegetable gardens at the north side of the lake. This region produces flowers. The lakeside is often used as camping ground. A splendid golf field is found at Pancasari village, three kilometers toward the north. Two kilometers toward the west is a botanical garden with various species of flora. Tanah Lot temple is famous. Located 13 kilometers away from Tabanan, the temple stands on top of a rock that must once have been a promontory, jutting out into the gulf. During high tide, the huge waves of the Indian Ocean lash the base of the rock, breaking into white foam, During low tide, one can walk to the temple. Several meru (pagoda) stand here amidst the scenery. Harmless sea-snakes are found are considered sacred by the people, so they must not be disturbed.

Kedungu Beach is located to the west of Tanah Lot, 32 kilometers from Denpasar. It has black san and the waves are big. From there, one can visit Pasut Beach, which is not far away. At a distance of 34 kilometers from Denpasar, via Tabanan and futher to the north, is the hot-water pool of Panatahan, which is popularly known as Yeh Panes. The water contain sulfur. Luhur Watu Karu Temple is found at Wangaya Gde village, 42 kilometers from Denpasar. Relics of history, such asancient spears and statues, are kept here. Soka Beach lies at a distance of 46 kilometers from Denpasar, towards the west, on the road between Denpasar and Gilimanuk. Batulumbung Beach is at the other side of the beach. The view are beautiful.Further down the road is Payan Beach , with corals in the clear blue sea. The beach slopes gently ut the waves are big. Yeh Gangga, is a beach 11 kilometers from the main road between Tabanan and Gilimanuk. This beach has black sand. The sea is calm and quite unlike at Tanah Lot. Jatiluwih is a highland resort in the northern part of the Tabanan region. The air is cool hare at a height of 700 meters above sea level. The vistas of this are among the most impressive of Bali.

HISTORY

Tabanan has its roots in the 14th century when Javanese invaders settled in the area. As they expanded their territory, they came into conflict with the Mengwi house, founded during the mid-1600s with the fall of Gelgel and allied with Buleleng. In the eighteenth century Mengwi was the second most powerful royal house after Klungkung, whose support it enjoyed. Internal conflict in the late 1700s weakened Mengwi and led to territorial losses to Tabanan which were retaken in the mid-1800s. By the late 1800s further conflict erupted and Klungkung withdrew its support, opening the way for its destruction by Klungkung, Badung, Bangli and the Dutch. Tabanan got most of Mengwi, but rising Dutch interests in Bali and the refusal of Tabanan to give in led to its end in 1906 with the imprisonment and suicide of the ruler and his son.

THE PLACES OF INTEREST IN TABANAN REGENCY

Founded in the 14th century Tabanan had a mixed history with numerous conflicts, mainly with the neighboring kingdom of Mengwi. By the end of the 1700's Tabanan had managed to claim part of the Mengwi kingdom however lost it back to the Mengwi Royal household by the mid 1800's. By 1906 the Dutch having conquered Tabanan, imprisoned the king and his son.

  1. Tabanan - District Capital of Tabanan - Located on the south eastern part of the Regency. A very large, clean town with wide-open streets. The Subak Museum dedicated to rice cultivation, and the Gedong Marya theatre, dedicated to the famous dancer Mario, are the only real tourist sites in Tabanan, however the rest of this fertile region has many diverse attractions.
  2. Alas Kedaton Temple - Near the village of Kukuh, an ancient temple is located in this12 hectare forest that houses both monkeys and large bats.
  3. Abiantuwung - This village stages many dance performances, both old and new. It is also boasted the Whrahatnala School of Dance, which has now sadly shut down.
  4. Batukaru - With the highest peak at 2'276 metres above sea level, this volcanic massif has three small nature reserves on and around the three smallest peaks, Lesung, Tapak and Pohen.
  5. Bratan Lake - Japanese caves on the west shore and a pleasure park on the southern shore of the lake and the cool mountain air make this a pleasant place to spend a day. Various water sports are available at the pleasure-park.
  6. Botanical Gardens - Raya Eka Karya Gardens - With a land area of 129.2 hectares the Botanical Gardens maintains up to 650 species of tree and approximately 450 species of orchid.
  7. Bedugul - A cool, mountain, market town that supplies much of the fruit, vegetables and flowers that Bali consumes. One thousand five hundred metres above sea level, Bedugul is on the shores of Lake Bratan, the crater-lake of Mt. Bratan.
  8. Jatiluwih - Famous for the view over endless rice terraces stretching as far as the eye can see. Here, at 850 metres above sea level, temperatures are cooler.
  9. Kediri - A small village near Tabanan that stages an interesting cattle market every three days.
  10. Kerambitan - Puri Gede, Puri Anyar Baturiti, are two 17th century palaces of the former Tabanan royal family. Interesting stone carvings and antique Chinese porcelain plates embedded in the walls of the gong pavilions are amongst the various items of interest.
  11. Marga - National Monument of Margarana, built to commemorate the bravery of I Gusti Ngurah Rai and his followers in Indonesia's struggle for independence against the Dutch.
  12. Pura Luhur Batukau - A royal ancestral temple, with a seven-tiered pagoda, built on the foothills of Mt. Batukau. Not as easily accessible as others, this temple remains off the beaten track its forest surroundings have an abundance of flora and fauna.
  13. Pujungan Waterfall - Near the village of Pujungan. Coffee plantations can be seen en route to this waterfall, which plunges down between narrow white cliffs.
  14. Soka Beach - A wide, quiet, white sand beach with a few kiosks and colorful fishing boats.
  15. Tanah Lot - This famous temple sits on top of an eroding sentinel rock and high tides cut it off from the mainland. Underground caves are said to house sea serpents that guard this temple. This is probably Bali's most photographed temple, and is renowned for stunning sunsets.
  16. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple - A 17th century temple, dedicated to Sang Dewi Danau, goddess of the lake. Part of the temple juts out into the lake and a Buddhist stupa near the outer courtyard bears witness to this temple's Hindu- Buddhist roots. Early mornings are the best time to visit, as clouds or mist soon roll in.
  17. Yeh Panas & Penatahan Hotsprings - These hot springs are located on the banks of the River Ho. The bubbling water contains sulphur and sodium and is said to cure skin problems. Tourist accommodation is available.

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