Blitar

Blitar city is divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their population totals from the 2010 census The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of villages (urban kelurahan) in each district, and its postal codes. 'The names of the kelurahan in each district are:' • Sukorejo: Blitar, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Pakunden, Tanjungsari, Turi, Tlumpu • Kepanjenkidul: Bendo, Kauman, Kepanjenkidul, Kepanjenlor, Ngadirejo, Sentul, Tanggung • Sawanwetan: Bendogerit, Gedog, Karangtengah, Klampok, Plosokerep, Rembang, Sananwetan ==Local economic governance==

Based on the survey conducted between August 2010 and January 2011, Blitar was rated number one in Indonesia for local economic governance, being considered particularly good in infrastructure, the interaction between local administrations and businesses, business licensing, and regional head capacity and integrity. ==Sukarno's Mausoleum==

It is located at Bendogerit village, in Sunanwetan district, about 2 kilometres from Blitar city. The tomb is built in East Javanese "Joglo" architectural pattern, and combined with Gateway of Bentar. The mausoleum is 51 feet high, with a copper roof of a three-tier building. Underneath, Sukarno's plot is flanked by that of his mother and father. A stone of black andesite bears the inscription, "Here lies Bung Karno, proclaimer of independence, first president of Indonesia." Beside the main building of the tomb, the graveyard complex has Gapura Agung (The Great Gate), Mosque, halls, parks, a rest-area, and a parking place. The tomb is opened to the public, attracts a large number of visitors, both domestic and international. About 1.5 million people visit the tomb annually. ==University in Blitar==

• Nahdlatul Ulama University of Blitar • Balitar Islamic University • Kesuma Negara College of Economics (STIEKEN) • PGRI Blitar Teacher Training and Education College (STKIP PGRI Blitar) • Patria Husada College of Health Sciences (STIKES Patria Husada) • Indonesian Tax Management Academy (AMPINDO) • Putra Sang Fajar Blitar State Community Academy (AKN Putra Sang Fajar) ==People from Blitar==

, near Blitar • Boediono, former vice president of Indonesia. • Admiral Agus Suhartono, former commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military. • Livi Zheng, film producer and director • Charis Yulianto, footballer • Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, badminton athlete • Wiweko Soepono, inventor and director/pilot of Garuda Indonesia • Anjasmara, actor • Anthony Fokker, aviation pioneer • Sukadji Ranuwihardjo, academic • Anas Urbaningrum, politician • Imam Munandar, politician • Masjchun Sofwan, politician • Sukarni, politician • Agus Suhartono, military leader • Putri Raemawasti, beauty queen, Puteri Indonesia 2007 • Hardi, painter ==Climate==

Blitar has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy rainfall from November to May. ==See also==