Banjar City is a city in West Java Province, Indonesia. It is located on the border with Central Java Province, namely with Cilacap Regency. Banjar is the main gateway to the southern route of West Java. To distinguish it from Banjarnegara in Central Java, the city is often called Banjar Patroman (from the original name "Banjar Pataruman"). The area of ​​Banjar City is 13,197.23 Ha, located between 07°19′ – 07°26′ South Latitude and 108°26′ – 108°40′ East Longitude. Based on Law Number 27 of 2002 concerning the Establishment of Banjar City in West Java Province, it is approximately 113.49 Km2 or 11,349 Ha.

Administrative

Administratively, the city consists of four sub-districts: Banjar, Purwaharja, Pataruman, and Langensari, which are further divided into several villages and urban villages. Banjar was once a sub-district town within Ciamis Regency, but its status was later upgraded to an administrative city. On December 1, 2002, Banjar was designated an autonomous city separate from Ciamis Regency.

Landscape

Banjar City boasts a diverse landscape. The northern, southern, and western parts of the city are hilly. The city is bisected by the Citanduy River in the center. There are also some agricultural areas, especially on the outskirts of the city.
The agricultural zone in Banjar City consists of rice fields, teak plantations managed by Perhutani and ordinary tropical rainforests.
In 2006, the construction of a new city hall and a new Resort Police headquarters in Purwaharja District required the cutting of a number of hills and the clearing of teak forests.

Citanduy

The Citanduy River, which divides Banjar City, has been diverted at Purwaharja as part of the Citanduy-Ciwulan project. This project aims to irrigate rice fields in the Langensari area. Sand deposits have been found in several sections of the river.

Economy

One indicator that can be used to see the economic growth of a region is GRDP or Gross Regional Domestic Product. The Economic Growth Rate (LPE) of Banjar City is quite significant, namely 4.20% in 2003 to 4.40% in 2004. This is due to the rise in production development which contributes significantly to the GRDP of Banjar City. The Economic Growth Rate of Banjar City can be seen through the growth indicator of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) at constant prices. The GRDP of Banjar City at Constant Prices rose from Rp. 538,477.50 million in 2003 to Rp. 562,184.33 million in 2004. The GRDP per capita at Constant Prices rose from Rp. 3,343,293.27 in 2003 to Rp. 3,454,897.19 in 2004.

History

1. In 612 AD, in the Yuganing Raja Kawasa book, King Wreti-kandayun, son of King Kandiawan of the Kendan Kingdom, founded the Galuh kingdom. The city center was established in the Karangkamulyan area, fortified by the Cimuntur and Citanduy Rivers. This area, crossed by the Citanduy River, became a port with many tarum trees. Later, this area became known as Bandar Tarum, and developed into Banjar Tarum, and finally Banjar Patroman.
2. In 1579, the Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran collapsed due to the influence of Islam. The Banjar region became part of the Galuh Kingdom and became a place for trade and gathering of religious scholars.
3. In 1595, the Galuh Kingdom was taken over by Mataram under Sutawijaya or Panembahan Senopati (1586–1601). The Banjar region was part of Kawasen Regency.
4. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Banjar region was part of the Sukapura Regency, until 1938[3].
5. Banjar as the District Capital, from 1937 to 1940.
6. Banjar as the Capital of Kewadanaan, from 1941 to March 1, 1992
7. Banjar as an Administrative City from 1992 until February 20, 2003.
8. Banjar as a City since February 21, 2003.

Accommodation/Tourism

Banjar Grand Mosque

Banjar City's tourism has grown with the construction of the Situ Leutik Waterpark and Dam. These two attractions further enhance Banjar's tourism offerings. The Parunglesang Waterpark is served by the South Java Route, both by car and train.

Tourism Potential of Banjar City

1. Water Tourism
• Situ Mustika Tourist Attraction (Lake)
• Situ Leutik Tourist Attractions
• Waterpark Tourist Attraction
2. Site/Historical Tourism
• Rawa Onom / Pulomajeti (Site)
• Kokoplak (Site)
• Binangun Tunnel
3. Culinary tour
• Typical Sundanese Snacks
• Seafood Snacks
• Jajanan Oriental/Chinese food

As a supporting tourist facility, there are also accommodation services in the form of:

1. 9 units in the form of hotels and lodgings with a capacity of 159 rooms and 305 beds.
2. 1 Rest Area
3. Class 1 train station.
4. The bus terminal is adjacent to the Waterpark tourist attraction.

Source: Banjar City Site, Wikipedia