Gunung Kidul Regency
Gunungkidul (Javanese: ꧋ ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦏꦶꦢꦸꦭ꧀ ꧉) is a regency area located in the Special Province of the Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The capital city is Wonosari City. The name "Gunungkidul" comes from the Javanese language (mountains in the south of Java Land), whose area is located in the Thousand Mountains range of Java Land South side, Special Province Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.
Gunungkidul Regency
ꦑꦧꦸꦥꦠꦺꦤ꧀ꦓꦸꦤꦸꦁꦏꦶꦢꦸꦭ꧀ Kabupaten Gunungkidul | |
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| Gunungkidul Handayani | |
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Seal | |
| Nicknames: Thousands Mount Regency (Kabupaten Pegunungan Sewu), Gathot Regency (Kabupaten Gathot), Thiwul Production Regency (Kabupaten Pembuat Thiwul), River Caves Regency (Kabupaten Sungai Bawah Tanah), Chalk Mount Regency (Kabupaten Gunung Kapur) | |
| Motto: Dhaksinarga Bhumikarta | |
Gunungkidul Regency in Special Province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Special Administrative Region | Yogyakarta |
| Capital | Wonosari |
| Government | |
| • Regent | H. Sunaryanta |
| • Vice Regent | Heri Susanto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,485.36 km2 (573.50 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
| • Total | 770,883 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
| Post Code | 55800 |
| Area code | 0274 |
| Vehicle registration | AB |
| Website | gunungkidulkab.go.id |
The Regency covers an area of 1,485.36 km2, about one-third of the provincial area. It had a population of 675,382 at the 2010 Census and 747,161 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 770,883 - comprising 380,635 males and 390,248 females - and so the population density in this regency is relatively low compared to other regencies.
This regency is bordered by Klaten Regency and Sukoharjo Regency in the north and northeast, Wonogiri Regency in the east, the Indian Ocean in the south, and Bantul Regency and Sleman Regency in the west and northwest. Gunungkidul Regency has 18 District (Kapanewon). Most of the district is in the form of hills and limestone mountains, which are part of the Thousand of Mountains. Gunungkidul is known as a barren area and often experiences drought in the dry season, but it has a unique historical feature, in addition to its tourism, cultural and culinary potential.
The traditional snacks and meals from Gunungkidul include "Gathot" and "Thiwul". They are made from Fermentation Cassava and Dry Cassava.
The southern coast of Gunungkidul has several beaches: Baron, Kukup, Krakal, Drini, Sepanjang, Sundak, Siung, Wediombo, Jungwok, Greweng, Sedahan and Sadeng. Some of these beaches provide fresh fish and other sea product supplied by local fisherman. The most notable is Baron Beach. There is a park next to the beach surrounded by seafood restaurants and hostels. There is a fresh fish market on the east side of the beach. On the west side, a river flows out from an almost sea-level cave on the side of the western ridge. The beach itself is khaki-colored and sprawled with traditional fishermen's boats. Beside the main beach, there is a kilometer of white sand beach lying beyond its eastern ridge. It can be reached by a small hike.