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Cimahi

Cimahi
City
City of Cimahi
Kota Cimahi
Other transcription(s)
 • Sundaneseᮎᮤᮙᮠᮤ
Alun-alun Cimahi
Alun-alun Cimahi
Flag of Cimahi
Flag
Coat of arms of Cimahi
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Saluyu Ngawangun Jati Mandiri
ᮞᮜᮥᮚᮥ ᮍᮝᮍᮥᮔ᮪ ᮏᮒᮤ ᮙᮔ᮪ᮓᮤᮛᮤ
(Harmoniously walking together towards independent identity)
Location within West Java
Location within West Java
Cimahi City is located in Java
Cimahi City
Cimahi City
Location in Java and Indonesia
Cimahi City is located in Indonesia
Cimahi City
Cimahi City
Cimahi City (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 6°52′16″S 107°33′17″E / 6.8712°S 107.5548°E / -6.8712; 107.5548
Country Indonesia
RegionJava
Province West Java
Established18 October 2001
Government
 • MayorNgatiyana
 • Vice MayorAdhitia Yudisthira [id]
Area
 • Total
42.42 km2 (16.38 sq mi)
Elevation
685 m (2,247 ft)
Population
 (mid 2024 estimate)
 • Total
581,994
 • Density13,720/km2 (35,530/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Area code+(62) 22
Websitecimahikota.go.id

Cimahi (Indonesian pronunciation: [t͡ʃimahi] ⓘ) is a landlocked city located immediately west of the larger city of Bandung, in West Java Province, Indonesia and within the Bandung Metropolitan Area. Note that the prefix "Ci" means "river" in Sundanese. It covers an area of 42.42 km2 and had a population at the 2010 Census of 541,177[2] and at the 2020 Census of 568,400;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 581,994.[1] The city is a major textile producer, and is home to several military training centres.[4]

Geography

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Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang seen from Citeureup

Cimahi, located 180 km south east of Jakarta, is situated between Bandung and West Bandung Regency.[5] Cimahi comprises three administrative districts (kecamatan), which in turn are sub-divided into fifteen urban villages (kelurahan). Its lowest elevation is 685 metres (2,247 ft) above sea level and directs to the Tarum River (or "CiTarum"). Its highest elevation is 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) above sea level, which is part of the slope of mount Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang. The Cimahi River flows through the city and Cimahi also has two Springs, named Cikuda and Cisontok.[6]

History

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The name Cimahi was taken from the Cimahi river that flows through the city. The word originated from the Sundanese language and literally means "enough water". Residents of Cimahi get their water supply from the river.[7]

Cimahi's prominence increased in 1811, when Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels constructed the Great Post Road. A checkpoint, known as Loji, was built in Cimahi Square. Between 1874 and 1893, the Cimahi rail station and a railroad connecting Bandung and Cianjur was built. The building of military training centers and other military buildings was started in 1886. Cimahi was granted district status in 1935. In 1975, Cimahi became the first administrative city in West Java and the third in Indonesia. Cimahi was then granted full city status in 2001.[8]

Administrative districts

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The city of Cimahi is divided into three administrative districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[2] and the 2020 Census,[3] together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.[1] An elected mayor leads the city administration. The table also includes the names of the administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district.

Kode
Wilayah		 Name of
District
(kecamatan)		 Area
in
km2		 Pop'n
Census
2010		 Pop'n
Census
2020		 Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2024		 Villages
Kelurahan
32.77.01 Cimahi Selatan
(South Cimahi)		 17.41 230,623 240,990 242,420 Cibeber, Leuwigajah, Utama, Melong and Cibeureum
32.77.02 Cimahi Tengah
(Central Cimahi)		 10.89 163,070 161,758 165,969 Baros, Cigugur Tengah, Karangmekar, Setiamanah, Cimahi and Padasuka
32.77.03 Cimahi Utara
(North Cimahi)		 14.12 147,484 165,652 173,605 Cipageran, Citeureup, Cibabat and Pasirkaliki
Total city 42.42 541,177 568,400 581,994

Details of the 15 urban villages (kelurahan) are as follows:

Kode
Wilayah		 Name of
kelurahan		 Area
in
km2		 Pop'n
Estimate
mid 2024		 Post
code
32.77.01.1001 Melong 3.14 65,864 40534
32.77.01.1002 Cibeureum 2.57 62,337 40535
32.77.01.1003 Utama 4.00 35,161 40533
32.77.01.1004 Leuwigajah 4.05 48,178 40532
32.77.01.1005 Cibeber 3.65 30,880 40531
32.77.02.1001 Baros 2.825 20,822 40521
32.77.02.1002 Cigugur Tengah 2.362 47,685 40522
32.77.02.1003 Karangmekar 1.333 16,699 40523
32.77.02.1004 Setiamanah 1.179 24,151 40524
32.77.02.1005 Padasuka 2.620 42,677 40526
32.77.02.1006 Cimahi 0.575 13,935 40525
32.77.03.1001 Pasirkaliki 1.53 19,113 40514
32.77.03.1002 Cibabat 3.01 56,758 40513
32.77.03.1003 Citeureup 3.41 43,524 40512
32.77.03.1004 Cipageran 6.17 54,210 40511

Climate

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Cimahi has an elevation moderated tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy rainfall from October to May.

Climate data for Cimahi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26.7
(80.1) 		26.9
(80.4) 		27.5
(81.5) 		27.9
(82.2) 		28.0
(82.4) 		27.6
(81.7) 		27.6
(81.7) 		28.2
(82.8) 		28.9
(84.0) 		28.9
(84.0) 		28.0
(82.4) 		27.4
(81.3) 		27.8
(82.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 22.8
(73.0) 		22.8
(73.0) 		23.1
(73.6) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.2
(73.8) 		23.3
(73.9) 		21.9
(71.4) 		22.2
(72.0) 		22.9
(73.2) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.1
(73.6) 		23.0
(73.4) 		22.9
(73.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18.9
(66.0) 		18.7
(65.7) 		18.7
(65.7) 		18.7
(65.7) 		18.4
(65.1) 		17.0
(62.6) 		16.3
(61.3) 		16.3
(61.3) 		16.9
(62.4) 		17.7
(63.9) 		18.2
(64.8) 		18.6
(65.5) 		17.9
(64.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 259
(10.2) 		236
(9.3) 		269
(10.6) 		271
(10.7) 		188
(7.4) 		87
(3.4) 		77
(3.0) 		83
(3.3) 		96
(3.8) 		189
(7.4) 		292
(11.5) 		309
(12.2) 		2,356
(92.8)
Source: Climate-Data.org[9]

Tourism

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Cimahi Railway Station

Cimahi has various tourist hotspots, such as Alam Wisata Cimahi, Pandiga Recreation Sport, Rumah Pajang, Lembur Batik and Kampung Adat Cirendeu. According to the local tourist office, these offer distinctive experiences in nature, cuisine, handicrafts and traditional community.[10] Additionally, there are some buildings of historical interest, such as Dustira Hospital, Ereveld Cemetery, Military Prison and Sudirman Building.[11]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kota Cimahi Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3277)
  2. ^ a b Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  4. ^ "PENGANTAR DARI WALIKOTA CIMAHI" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  5. ^ "GEOGRAFI" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Data Wilayah" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  7. ^ "SEJARAH" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  8. ^ "Sejarah" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 22 August 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Climate: Cimahi". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  10. ^ "WISATA" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  11. ^ "Heritage Dan Pusat Pendidikan Militer" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Sumber". www.tokohindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Biografi Sule" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2015.
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