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Tasikmalaya Regency rosschétalké (pronounced [tæsɪkˈmɑːlaja]) (Indonesian: Kabupaten Tasikmalaya) is a regency in the province of West Java, Indonesia. Located in the southeastern region of Priangan (Preanger), the Regency is by far the biggest and the most important regency in East Preanger (Indonesian: Priangan Timur). Most region of the Regency features green fields, predominantly occupied by agriculture and forestry, and farmers settled as the majority of its population.[1] Tasikmalaya regency is well known for its handicrafts (Indonesian: kerajinan anyaman), salak (zalacca),[2] whilst nasi tutug oncom (hot steamed rice mixed with oncom) known as the Regency's famous dish. The Regency is also known as a major religious centre in West Java, which has more than 800 pesantren (traditional Islamic boarding schools).[3]
Tasikmalaya Regency | |
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Nickname(s): The Pearl of the Preanger, Munich van Java (Munich of Java) | |
Motto: Sukapura ngadaun ngora | |
Location of Tasikmalaya Regency in Indonesia | |
Coordinates: 7°10′S 107°56′E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Province | West Java |
Government | |
• Regent | Tatang Farhanul Hakim |
Area | |
• Total | 2,563.35 km2 (989.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 1,839,682 |
Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) |
Area code | 0265 |
Website | http://www.tasikmalayakab.go.id |