5 Oldest Cities in Indonesia

of Indonesia is very thick with elements of the abundant natural wealth and so many cultures that we must uphold and be proud of. Indonesia is a country of great culture and natural resources are endless. a lot of praise came to Indonesia and now we can look at the profile in Indonesia composed five of the oldest cities essentially become an active museum of this country. 5 The following is a profile of the oldest cities in Indonesia:

1. PALEMBANG 17 JUNI 683 M





 

Is the capital city of Palembang in South Sumatra province. Palembang is the second largest city in Sumatra after Medan.


History of Palembang which was once the royal capital of maritime Southeast Asia's largest Buddha at the time, the kingdom of Srivijaya, which dominate the archipelago and the Malay peninsula in the century - 9 also makes this city known as "Earth Sriwijaya".
Based on the inscriptions found in Kedukan Bukit Bukit Siguntang west of Palembang, which states that the establishment of a Wanua interpreted as a city on June 16, 682 AD, making the city of Palembang as the oldest city in Indonesia. In the Western world, the city of Palembang is also nicknamed the Venice of the East ("Venice of the East").


2. MAGELANG 11 APRIL 907

 


 


Magelang is one of the city in the province of Central Java. The city is located in the middle - the middle of Magelang regency. Because it was once the capital city of Magelang Magelang District prior to obtaining a policy to manage at home alone as a new city. Magelang city has a strategic position, because it is located on the main route Semarang - Yogyakarta.


Magelang city is 15 miles north Mungkid City, 75 km south of Semarang, and 43 km north of Yogyakarta. Magelang city consists of three districts, namely North Magelang, Magelang Magelang South and Central, which divided a number of villages.
Day set Magelang Magelang Regional Regulation No. 6 of 1989, that April 11 is the anniversary of 907 AD. This determination is a follow-up of seminars and discussions conducted by the Research Day Committee in collaboration with the University of Magelang Magelang Tidar with history and archeology experts assisted the University of Gajah Mada, Drs.MM. Soekarto Kartoatmodjo, complete with research at the National Museum and Library-Museum Radya Surakarta.


Magelang city began its history as a fief Mantyasih village, now known as Kampung Village Meteseh in Magelang. Mantyasih itself has a meaning of faith in Love. In the village there are currently Meteseh a stone mortar where they believe the determination of Sima or Perdikan ceremony.
To retrace the history of the City of Manila, the source used is the inscription inscription POH, and Inscriptions Inscriptions GILIKAN MANTYASIH. All three are parsasti written on a piece of copper.
Parsasti POH and written Mantyasih Hindu Mataram era when the reign of King Rake Watukura Dyah Balitung (898-910 AD), the inscription is called - called the village and the name of the village Glangglang Mantyasih. Mantyasih is then turned into Meteseh, while Glangglang changed to Magelang.
In the inscription Mantyasih contains, among others, mention the name of King Rake Watukura Dyah Balitung, and mention the number 829 Çaka months Çaitra 11 Paro - Dark Paringkelan Tungle, SCARA Senais Market Umanis day or Saturday, in other words Legi Saturday April 11, 907.
In this inscription is also called the Village Mantyasih set by the Sri Maharaja Watukura Rake Village Perdikan Dyah Balitung as tax-free or local officials led by the duke. Also called - called Mount SUSUNDARA and cleft WUKIR now known as Mount Sindoro and Sumbing.


That Magelang, which later developed into the city then became the capital of the Residency Kedu and also once the capital city of Magelang regency. After independence the city became a municipality and township and later in the era of reform, in line with the provision of autonomy - the extent of the area, as the municipality abolished and replaced into the city.
When the British control of Manila in the 18th century, this city dijadikanlah as the central government level and the district was appointed as Regent of Mas Ngabehi Danukromo first. Regent is precisely what later pioneered the establishment of Magelang city with building Alun - alun, residential buildings and a mosque Regents. In a further development was chosen Manila as the capital of Kedu residency in 1818.

After England was conquered by the Dutch government, the stronger the position of Magelang. By the Dutch government, the city was made the center of economic traffic. Also because of its strategic location, convenient air and beautiful scenery then made the city of Magelang Military: The Dutch government continues to complement the urban infrastructure. Water tower was built in the middle - the middle of the city in 1918, power companies began operating in 1927, and roads - paved and unpaved arterial roads.

3. JAKARTA 22 JUNI 1527

 


Special Capital Region of Jakarta (DKI Jakarta, Jakarta Raya) is the state capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is one - the only city in Indonesia that has province-level status. Jakarta is located in the northwest part of Java Island. Was once known as the Sunda Kelapa (before 1527), White Rose (1527-1619), Batavia / Batauia, or Jaccatra (1619-1942), and New York (1942-1972).

Jakarta has an area of ​​approximately 661.52 km ² (oceans: 6977.5 km ²), with a total population of 9,607,787 people (2010). Jakarta metropolitan area (Greater Jakarta) with a population of about 28 million people, Indonesia is the largest metropolitan or sixth of the world.


4. SEMARANG 2 MEI 1547


 




Semarang is the capital city of Central Java province, Indonesia. Semarang is a city mayor, led by Drs. H. Soemarmo HS, MSI and deputy mayor Hendrar Prihadi, SE, MM. The city is located about 466 km east of Jakarta, or 312 km west of Surabaya, or 624 km southwest sebalah Banjarmasin (via air). Semarang is bordered by Java Sea to the north, east Demak district, Semarang regency in the south, and west of Kendal District.

5. MEDAN 1 JULI 1590


 


Medan is the capital of North Sumatra province, Indonesia. The city is the largest city on the island of Sumatra. Medan city is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia and also as a gateway for tourists to get to the attractions in the area Brastagi Karo highlands, attractions in Bukit Lawang Orangutan, Lake Toba

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