Jember Regency

Jember Regency is a regency of East Java province, in Indonesia. The land area is 3,314.13km2, and the population was 2,332,726 at the 2010 census and 2,536,729 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 2,625,429 (comprising 1,311,702 males and 1,313,727 females). Its administrative capital is the urban area of Jember, which with 370,687 inhabitants in mid 2025 is the fourth largest urban area in East Java province (after Surabaya, Malang and Kediri), but does not have municipality or city status as it is split between three separate administrative districts (kecamatan). Jember is famous for its tobacco farms and traditional food called tape which is made of fermented cassava.

Geography

Jember Regency has a total area of 3,314.13.69km2. It shares its borders with the regencies of Lumajang (to the west), Probolinggo, Bondowoso and Situbondo (to the north), and Banyuwangi (to the east). To the south lies the Indian Ocean, where the regency includes the island of Nusa Barong, located to the south of Java.

Administrative districts

Jember Regency consists of thirty-one districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid 2025. All districts have the same name as the towns or villages which provide their administrative centres. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages in each district (totaling 226 rural desa and 22 urban kelurahan - the latter comprising the 3 districts forming the Jember urban area), and its post code(s).

Notes: (a) includes the substantial offshore island of Nusa Barong (Pulau Nusa Barong, which forms the administrative village - or desa - of Puger Wetan) as well as 13 much smaller offshore islands. (b) includes 2 small offshore islands. (c) includes 12 small offshore islands. (d) except Karanganyar village, which has the post code of 68132. (e) includes 22 small offshore islands. (f) except Tegalrejo village, which has the post code of 68118. (g) except Plalangan village, which has the post code of 68113. (h) the last three districts (indicated by "(h)" above) together constitute the urban area of Jember town.

Jember urban area

The "town" of Jember is composed of 3 separate districts (kecamatan) but has no overall administration below the Regency level. It is subdivided into 22 kelurahan as follows:

• Kaliwates District comprises the kelurahan of Jember Kidul, Kaliwates, Kebon Agung, Kepatihan, Mangli, Sempusari and Tegal Besar.
• Sumbersari District comprises the kelurahan of Antirogo, Karangrejo, Kebonsari, Kranjingan, Sumbersari, Tegalgede and Wirolegi.
• Patrang District comprises the kelurahan of Banjarsengon, Baratan, Bintoro, Gebang, Jember Lor, Jumerto, Patrang and Slawu.

Climate

Demographics

There were 2,332,726 people living in Jember Regency at the 2010 Census. The population has risen by 2020 to 2,536,729; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 2,625,420, giving an average density of about 792.2 people/km2. The majority of Jember's residents are Muslim. The Al-Baitul Amien Mosque near the alun-alun in Patrang district is a common religious tourism destination.

Ethnic backgrounds

Jember Regency is a heterogeneous area where many ethnic groups are mingled and live together. Most of its population are Javanese and Madurese people, with a small percentage of ethnic Chinese, Balinese, Arab and Indian.

Language

Most citizens speak the Javanese language or the Madurese language, and sometimes a mixed dialect of both Javanese and Madurese languages. Many citizens speak Indonesian for official and business purposes only, and to communicate with non-Javanese or non-Madurese people.

Jember Fashion Carnival

The Jember Fashion Carnaval is an annual event. In the tenth carnival in 2011, over 600 participants walked along the world's longest catwalk. It ran for 3.6 kilometres (2.2mi), along Jalan P.B. Sudirman (Central Park) and Jalan Gajah Mada up to the Jember Sport Hall.

Airport

An expansion of dormant Notohadinegoro Airport was verified for reuse/operational in June 2014. The airport now has 1,705 meters runway and was ready to serve up to ATR 72/600.

However, the airport has been closed since April 2020 with no plans to reopen. High jet fuel prices and a lack of demand make Notohadinegoro Airport unprofitable for domestic airlines.

Notable people

• Tiara Andini (born 2001), singer and actress
• Bayu Gatra (born 1991), professional footballer
• Andik Vermansah (born 1991), professional footballer
• Badrodin Haiti (born 1958), Indonesian National Police Chief in 2015–2016
• Dewi Perssik (born 1988), singer
• Anang Hermansyah (born 1969), singer and politician.
• Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi (born 1999), professional indoor volleyball player.

See also

• Culture of Jember
• Mayang River
• SMK PGRI 05 Jember

External links

• [dead link]
• Official website:
• Jembertravel guide from Wikivoyage
• Witton, Patrick (2003). Indonesia (7thed.). Melbourne: Lonely Planet. pp.294–295. ISBN1-74059-154-2.