Province

West Java

West Java, Bandung

Situated in a mountainous region, West Java is a province of Indonesia located in the western region of the island of Java. Its capital city is the bustling metropolis of Bandung, the fourth largest city in the country after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan. According to data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province covers an area of 35,377 square kilometers and is divided into several regions, including Bogor, Bekasi, Sukabumi, Cianjur, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, and Sumedang. Additionally, the province is home to municipalities that include Depok, Cimahi, and Banjar.

As of 2023, the total population of West Java is 49.86 million people, with this population characterized by two contrasting identities: an urban population largely residing in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi (Jabodetabek) area, around Jakarta, and Greater Bandung; and a traditional population living in the remaining rural areas.

In terms of religion, the majority of West Java’s population is Muslim, comprising 48.5 million people, followed by 883,850 Christians, 303,633 Catholics, 17,356 Hindus, 98,232 Buddhists, 12,250 Konghucu, and 3,275 people of other faiths.

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West Java’s Economy

West Java’s economy is noted by a Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Rp 1.6 trillion in 2023, which also saw the province experience an economic growth rate of 5 percent from the previous year. Based on this GRDP, the transportation and warehousing sector experienced the most significant growth, reaching Rp 83.7 billion, in line with increasing traffic mobility during the Christmas and New Year holidays. This was followed by the accommodation and food and drink sector, reaching Rp 46.7 billion, and the information and communications sector, which reached Rp 105 billion. Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector and the wholesale and retail trade sector, which also includes the field of car and motorbike reparation, experienced growth, reaching Rp 240.5 billion and Rp 211.5 billion, respectively.

Investment-wise, the West Java Provincial Government has set an investment target for 2024 amounting to Rp 250 trillion, reflecting on the investment realization in 2023, which was achieved at around Rp 210.6 trillion despite the target being Rp 188.03 trillion. The government will be encouraging an increase in investment in four sectors: infrastructure, technology, tourism, and downstream industries.

Furthermore, West Java has also established a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) called the Lido SEZ in Bogor through Government Regulation No. 69/2021 on the Establishment of Lido SEZ. With a total area reaching 1,040 hectares, the government plans to develop Lido SEZ into a tourist destination with various attractions, ranging from world-class theme parks, golf courses, film studios, and music and arts centers, to retail and dining facilities.

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Latest News

September 5, 2024

Guyon Waton, the Javanese dangdut koplo music group from Yogyakarta closed the BTV Semesta Berpesta music festival series held at Yon Bekang Cibinong Field in Bogor Regency, West Java Province on Aug. 24, 2024. Their performance spurred BTV Semesta Berpesta attendants to dance together.

The group, consisting of Faisal Bagus Ibrahim at vocals, Ahmad Arifin & Hieronimos Ferry Widiyatmoko with the guitars, Ndika Rismaya Pelma Arga with ukulele, Andreas Wahyu Susilo Jati with ketipung, and Yuli Hamdani with the bass opened their show with the song Korban Janji. The song was immediately greeted enthusiastically by the audience, who could not wait to dance.

"Good evening. I'm happy to be able to perform here because the energy is extraordinary. What song do you want to hear, just say it. For you to go home with a happy heart," Faisal said, opening his performance with enthusiasm.

Guyon Waton also took the opportunity to invite the audience who filled the Yon Bekang Cibinong field to rise from disappointment and not be depressed if their lovers left them.

"Remember, don't keep falling victim to promises. Let's move on and keep creating," he added, motivating the audience.

When the group pretended to end their performance, the audience shouted asking them to continue the show. Faisal teased them by saying, "If you want us to perform again, let's dance and sing together. Agreed?" which was immediately greeted with cheers from the audience.

In addition to performing their hits, Guyon Waton also performed a song by the late Didi Kempot entitled Pamer Bojo, which further enlivened the atmosphere and made the audience even more carried away in the ambyar atmosphere.

"You guys are amazing. Enjoy your Saturday night, all of you," Faisal concluded .

Guyon Waton's performance tonight was the perfect closing for the BTV Semesta Berpesta event in Bogor which combined music, culinary delights, and fashion.

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