Cimahi (Indonesian pronunciation:[tʃimahi]) is a landlocked city located immediately west of the larger city of Bandung, in West Java Province, Indonesia and within the Bandung Metropolitan Area. It covers an area of 42.43 km2 and had a population at the 2010 Census of 541,177[3] and at the 2020 Census of 568,400;[4] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 590,782 (comprising 297,844 males and 292,938 females).[2] The city is a major textile producer, and is home to several military training centres.[5]
Geography
Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang seen from Citeureup
Cimahi, located 180 km south east of Jakarta, is situated between Bandung and West Bandung Regency.[6] Cimahi comprises three districts (kecamatan), which in turn are sub-divided into fifteen urban villages (kelurahan). Its lowest elevation is 685 metres (2,247 ft) above sea level and directs to Citarum River. Its highest elevation is 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) above sea level, which is part of the slope of mount Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang. The Cimahi River flows through the city and Cimahi also has two Springs, named Cikuda and Cisontok.[7]
Climate
Cimahi has an elevation moderated tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy rainfall from October to May.
The name Cimahi was taken from the Cimahi river that flows through the city. The word originated from the Sundanese language and literally means "enough water". Residents of Cimahi get their water supply from the river.[9]
Cimahi's prominence increased in 1811, when Governor-GeneralHerman Willem Daendels constructed the Great Post Road. A checkpoint, known as Loji, was built in Cimahi Square. Between 1874 and 1893, the Cimahi rail station and a railroad connecting Bandung and Cianjur was built. The building of military training centers and other military buildings was started in 1886. Cimahi was granted district status in 1935. In 1975, Cimahi became the first administrative city in West Java and the third in Indonesia. Cimahi was then granted full city status in 2001.[10]
Administrative districts
The city of Cimahi is divided into three administrative districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[3] and the 2020 Census,[4] together with the official estimates as at mid 2023.[2] An elected mayor leads the city administration. The table also includes the locations of the district administrations, the number of administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district, together with their names and post codes.
Cimahi has various tourist hotspots, such as Alam Wisata Cimahi, Pandiga Recreation Sport, Rumah Pajang, Lembur Batik and Kampung Adat Cirendeu. According to the local tourist office, these offer distinctive experiences in nature, cuisine, handicrafts and traditional community.[11] Additionally, there are some buildings of historical interest, such as Dustira Hospital, Ereveld Cemetery, Military Prison and Sudirman Building.[12]
Notable people
Ariffien (1902–1976), Indonesian nationalist and film director
