Subang Regency (; ) is a

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(''kabupaten'') in

West Java West Java (, ) is an Indonesian Provinces of Indonesia, province on the western part of the island of Java, with its provincial capital in Bandung. West Java is bordered by the province of Banten and the country's capital region of Jakarta to t ...

province of

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. The Regency is bordered by the

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in the north, Indramayu Regency in the east, Sumedang Regency in the southeast, West Bandung Regency in the south, and Purwakarta Regency and Karawang Regency in the west. It has an area of and its population was 1,465,157 at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 1,595,320 at the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 1,663,156 - comprising 832,423 males and 830,733 females.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Subang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3213) Its administrative seat is in the town of Subang.

Administrative districts

Subang Regency is divided into 30

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(''kecamatan''), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 censusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 2020 census,Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. together with the official estimates as of mid-2024.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Subang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3213) The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of

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s in each district (totaling 245 rural ''desa'' and 8 urban ''kelurahan'' - the latter comprising Subang town District), and its post code. Note: (a) The 253 villages comprise 245 rural ''desa'' and 8 urban ''kelurahan'' - the latter being the 8 villages in Subang (town) District - Cigadung, Dangdeur, Karanganyar, Parung, Pasirkareumbi, Soklat, Sukamelang and Wanareja.

Tourism

Subang has a variety of artistic and cultural interest.

Attractions

In South Subang

A number of resorts exist in the Subang area to the north of Bandung. These include the following: * Mount Tangkuban Perahu * Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort * Ciater Spa Resort * Villa Cempaka Ciater * Cijalu Waterfall * Capolaga Adventure Camp * Sari Bunihayu Art and Tradition Field Tourist * Ciater Highland Resort * Lembah Gunung Kujang Fishing Tourism

In Central Subang

* Ciheuleut Swimming Pool * Planet Waterboom

Historical and religious tourism

* Wisma Karya Building * Masjid Agung Subang City * Gedong Gede ''(en : Big Building)'' * Kalijati Historic Building The handover of the Republic of Indonesia from the Netherlands to Japan, before independence, 1942. These buildings are in Lanud Suryadharma, Kalijati District.

In North Subang

* Blanakan Crocodile Breeding * Patimban Beach * Pondok Bali Beach * Bintang Fantasy Swimming Pool

The Culinary

* Nanas ''khas'' subang / Subang pineapple * Kerupuk miskin purwadadi / Indonesian Crackers * Sundanese foods

Toll road access

Patimban Deep Sea Port

Patimban Deep Sea Port is under construction seaport at Subang, West Java, as an upgrade from the existing small Patimban Port. It is located about 70 kilometres from the Karawang Industrial Estate and 145 kilometres from the city center of Jakarta, where many Japanese industrial firms, particularly automotive manufacturers operate. The project was initialized in 2017 and the first stage was operational in 2020, with the second stage being scheduled for completion by 2027.

References

External links

Subang Government website

West Java Province

Kota Subang, The Heart of West Java
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