Bantul
In this article we are going to explore the fascinating world of Bantul. From its origin to its evolution today, Bantul has left an indelible mark on society. Whether you are passionate about Bantul or this is the first time you are hearing about it, this article will take you on a journey through its most relevant aspects. We will discover its importance in different contexts and its impact on our lives. Prepare to immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of Bantul, and you will find that it never ceases to surprise and enrich our lives in unexpected ways.
Bantul is a town and district, and the capital of Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.[1] The district (kapanewon) covers an area of 21.95 km2 (8.47 sq mi) and had a population of 64,360 at the 2020 Census.[2] It is a bustling town about 10 km (6.2 mi) to the south of Yogyakarta, easily reached by regular minibuses from the main Yogyakarta bus station. Bantul has numerous firms and agencies (service stations and garages, banks, schools, medical clinics, government offices) which supply services to the surrounding area. A main road runs down from Yogyakarta through Bantul to the busy beach area of Parangtritis visited by many tourists from Yogyakarta each weekend.
2006 earthquake
On 27 May 2006 an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale struck near Java's southern coast causing widespread damage. Bantul Regency was the region most affected by the disaster. More than 2,000 residents of Bantul were killed, thousands of its residents injured, and 80% of its homes damaged or destroyed.[3][4]
Climate
Bantul has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from June to October and heavy to very heavy rainfall from November to May.
| Climate data for Bantul | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.4 (86.7) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.0 (87.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.9 (80.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.6 (79.9) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.8 (80.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.4 (74.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 348 (13.7) |
301 (11.9) |
317 (12.5) |
125 (4.9) |
125 (4.9) |
50 (2.0) |
34 (1.3) |
21 (0.8) |
34 (1.3) |
122 (4.8) |
217 (8.5) |
267 (10.5) |
1,961 (77.1) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[5] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ Bantul, Indonesia Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. travelpost.com
- ^ Badan Puysat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Tempat Wisata di Jogja
- ^ Sturcke, James (May 27, 2006). "3,500 dead in Java earthquake". The Guardian. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ "Climate: Bantul". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
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