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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Overview of Subang Regency

Subang Regency is a regency in West Java, Indonesia which was founded on April 5, 1948, Subang Regency bordering the Java Sea on the north side, Karawang Regency and Purwakarta Regency on the west side, Sumedang Regency and Indramayu Regency on the east side, while in the southern bordering with Bandung Regency.

Currently Subang Regency consists of 30 Districts, 245 Villages and 8 Kelurahan.

Districts of Subang Regency
Binong, Blanakan, Ciasem, Ciater, Cibogo, Cijambe, Cikaum, Cipeundeuy, Cipunagara, Cisalak, Compreng, Dawuan, Jalancagak, Kalijati, Kasomalang, Legon Kulon, Pabuaran, Pagaden, Barat, Pamanukan, Patok Beusi, Purwadadi, Puskajaya, Pusakanagara, Sagalaherang, Serangpanjang, Subang, Sukasari, Tambakdahan, Tanjungsiang.

The Subang Regency is crossed by the northern coast road called Pantura, but the capital city of Subang Regency is not located in this path. Pantura in Subang Regency is one of the busiest road line on the island of Java. City Districts on Subang Regency are located in this path, among others Ciasem and Pamanukan, besides skipped road line Pantura, Subang Regency also passed an alternative pathway Sadang-Cikamurang line was very crowded, especially on holidays such as Eid season. Subang Regency directly adjacent on south side with the Bandung Regency which also has direct access for the connecting with the city of Bandung. The line was quite comfortable through the scenery is very beautiful expanse of tea gardens where the air is cool and pass through Ciater hot water tourism region and Mount of Tangkuban Parahu.

Population of Subang Regency in 2012 amounted to 1,501,647 people, comprising over 759,408 men and 742,239 women with a population growth of 0.64%. while the inter-Census Population Growth Rate (SP2000-SP2010) average 0.97% per year. With an area of 2,051.76 km2 at Subang Regency, the population density Subang Regency in 2012 reached 732 jiwa/km2. Population growth in Subang district is still relatively low, an indication that the Subang Regency is not an urbanization destination. The government's policy position as one of the Subang Regency granary of West Java, also affects the growth of population and population density in this region. Population of great quality as well as an implementation of capital development and the potential for increased development in all fields. However, large numbers of people without pursued the development of quality will be a burden for development that should be enjoyed by the whole population. Subang population in general is Sundanese, Sundanese as using everyday language. However, some areas in the coastal population using Cirebon Javanese dialect (Dermayon

Location


Period Prehistoric
Evidence of community groups in prehistoric times in Subang district is the discovery of stone axes in the area Bojongkeding (Binong), Pagaden, Kalijati and Dayeuhkolot (Sagalaherang). The findings of prehistoric objects Neolithic patterned this indicates that the current in Subang district now there are groups of people who live from agriculture with very simple patterns. Moreover, in the prehistoric period also develops a cultural pattern peru nggu marked by the discovery of the site in Kampung ankle, District Sagalaherang. The researchers now are studying the site Nyai Subanglarang, allegedly the origin name "Subang".

Period Hindu Kingdoms
At the time of development of Hindu cultural patterns, Subang district became part of several kingdoms, the kingdom Tarumanagara, Sunda, and Padjadjaran Galuh. During the reign of these kingdoms, from Subang district is expected to have no contact-context with some maritime empire outside the region to Nusantara (Indonesia). Heritage in the form of fragments of pottery from China in Patenggeng, District Kalijati prove that during the 7th century until the 15th century had established trade contacts with distant regions.Another source said that in the future, Subang district under the authority of the Kingdom of Sunda. Testimony Tome 'Pires, a Portuguese archipelago that traveling around the states that while driving along the north coast of Java, the area east of the Cimanuk to Banten is Sundanese kingdom.

Period of Spread Islamic
Future arrival of the influence of Islamic culture in Subang district is inseparable from the role of a cleric, Wangsa Goparana from Talaga, Majalengka. Around 1530, the House of Goparana opening new settlements in Sagalaherang and spread Islam to every corner of Subang.

Period Colonial Dutch 
Landlords house in Subang (years 1900-1920)

After the collapse of the kingdom of Padjadjaran, Subang district as well as other regions in Java, to fight the forces. Noted royal Banten, Mataram, Sumedanglarang, VOC, the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands  seeks to instill in the influence area suitable for conversion to plantations as well as strategic to reach Batavia. When conflict Mataram-VOC, Subang district, especially in the northern region, used as pathways  for troop logistics Sultan Agung  who will attack Batavia. That's when the mixing of cultures between Java and Sunda, because many soldiers Sultan Agung who fail to return to Mataram and settled in the Subang area. Year 1771, while under the rule of the Kingdom Sumedanglarang, in Subang, precisely in Pagaden, Pamanukan, and Ciasem recorded a regent who ruled for generations. When governments Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles  (1811-1816) tenure concessions given to private areas Subang Europe. Year 1812 was recorded as early as the ownership of land by landlords who subsequently formed Pamanoekan en Tjiasemlanden plantation companies (P & T Lands). Mastery of this vast land has been preserved despite the power switch to the hands of the government of the Netherlans. Plantation land held authorities at that time reached 212 900 ha. with a view lands. To implement the local government, the Dutch government established districts whih oversees onderdistrik. At that time, Subang district under the leadership of a kontrilor BB (Bienenlandsch Bestuur) located in the city of Subang.

Period Nationalism
Not much movement at the beginning of recorded history to the 20th century in Subang district. However, after SI Congress in Bandung in 1916 stood at Subang branch organizations in the village Pringkasap SI (General Category) and in Sukamandi (Ciasem). Subsequently, in 1928 the Society established, chaired Pasundan Darmodiharjo (post office employees), the secretary Odeng Jayawisastra (employees of P & T Lands). 1930, Odeng Jayawisastra and his colleagues held a strike in printing P & T Lands which resulted in the printing activity paralyzed for a few moments.Consequently Odeng Jayawisastra fired as an employee of P & T Lands. Furthermore Odeng Jayawisastra and Tohari establish branches Indonesia National Party (PNI) based in Subang. Meanwhile, Darmodiharjo in 1935 established a branch of Nahdlatul Ulama, followed by Parindra and Partindo branch in Subang. When the Joint Political Indonesia (GAPI) in Jakarta demanding Indonesia berparlemen, at a rally held Sukamandi Cinema GAPI Branch Subang to similar demands by GAPI mengenukakan Center.

Period Japanese Occupation
Landing of troops Naval Japanese  in the East coast Eretan continues on March 1, 1942 with the capture of Kalijati airbase. The capture of the base into its own record for the history of the government Dutch East Indies, because not long after the capitulation of the army occurred Dutch East Indies to the army Japan. Thus, the Dutch East Indies in the archipelago necessarily fall into the hands of occupation troops Japan. The fighters during the occupation of the Netherlands continue to fight through the underground.During the Japanese occupation was Sukandi (Landschbouw teacher), R. Kartawiguna, and Sasmita captured and killed by the soldiers.

Period Indonesian Independence
Proclamation of Independence in Jakarta impact on the establishment of various agencies struggle in Subang, such as People's Security Body (BKR), API, Pesindo, Uruh Brigade, and others, many of these struggles limbs which later became members of the military. Colonial Army troops re-occupied when Bandung, Subang fighters face through two fronts, namely the southern front (Lembang) and the Western Front (Gunung Putri and Bekasi). In 1946, Jakarta residency based in Subang. The region selection strategy must be based on the consideration of the struggle. The first resident was Sewaka who later became the Governor of West Java. Kusnaeni then replace it. Month of December 1946 was appointed Kosasih Purwanegara, without revocation Kusnaeni from office. Shortly thereafter appointed as deputy resident believers anyway. During the guerrilla Dutch Military Aggression I, resident never far left Subang, according to the central command line. Together with the fighters, while the residents living in the area Songgom, Surian, and Cimenteng. Dated October 26, 1947 Resident of Kosasih Purwanagara left Subang Residents and officials were left believer Purwakarta dated February 6, 1948 was never sent a message to the region struggle. This encourages the holding of the meeting on April 5, 1948 in Cimanggu, Cimenteng village. Under the leadership Karlan, the meeting decided: Resident believer 1.Wakil appointed Resident-based guerrilla Purwakarta area. 2.Wilayah East Karawang into East Karawang regency with his first regent Gandawikarma Danta. 3.Wilayah West Karawang Karawang district West became the first regent Syafei. Karawang Regency East is a region Subang and Purwakarta now. At that time, the two regions named Purwakarta Regency with its capital Subang. The  announcement of the East Karawang regency on April 5, 1948 as a momentum for the birth of Subang Regency is then established via Decree No. parliament : 01/SK/DPRD/1977.