Photo Gallery of Garut City

garut_panorama

Kampung Sampireun






Misty Morning @ Papandayan






Mount Guntur view from Cipanas Garut






Mount Mandalawangi

Geography
In general, Garut has a cool but tropical climate, with an average temperature of 24°C (76°F). Average annual rainfall is 2,590 mm (102 inches). This area includes valley territory surrounded by volcanoes (Mount Karacak: 1,838 m, Mount Cikuray: 2,821 m, Mount Guntur: 2,249 m, Mount Papandayan: 2,622 m) on the northern side, with average heights of 700–750 m above sea level. Streams of solidified lava are present on their slopes.



History
On March 2, 1811, the Balubur Limbangan Regency was defeated by Governor General Herman W. Daendels (of the Dutch Colonial Army), and Regent Tumenggung Wangsakusumah II resigned. Balubur Limbangan Regency comprised 6 sub-districts: Balubur, Malangbong, Wanaraja, Wanakerta, Cibeureum and Papandak.
On February 16, 1813, a new Limbangan Regency was founded by Lt. Governor Thomas S. Raffles which became Garut Regency. RAA. Adiwijaya was the first Regent of Garut Regency. He governed from 1813 until 1821. He was well-known for his call of Dalem Cipeujeuh.



Administration
Administratively, Garut regency consists of 42 sub-districts and 419 rural districts with 2,173,623 people (51% male, 49% female). Garut constitutes the buffer land and hinterland for the development of Bandung Raja's territory. It has a strategic position and acts as the supplier for the needs of Bandung municipality and regency's populations.
Based on topology, Garut Regency is divided into two territories:
Northern Garut consists of highlands which constitute the largest rice fields in Garut
Southern Garut mostly consists of sloping land and twelve rivers which flow south, emptying into the Indian Ocean
Tourist resorts are present in Garut Regency, popular not only for coastal panorama and the sea but also because of craters and waterfalls. Lakes and a hot springs, supported by fresh, cool air, are attractions for local and foreign tourists. The Garut Regency was called "Swiss Van Java" in the Dutch Colonial Period.

Local produce
Land fertility varies greatly because of influence by mountains, rivers and coastal lowlands. As a result, agricultural businesses are primarily plantation-based, as well as subsistence farming and animal husbandry, followed by forest resources.
Some known products from Garut are:
Garut Orange fruits (Jeruk Garut)
Garut Lamb (Domba Garut)
Dodol Garut (a snack)
Vetiver Root Oil (Andropogon zizanioides)
Batik Tulis Garutan (hand painted clothes)
Silk clothes
Gemstones
Leather crafts
Bamboo crafts

External links
Official site
Garut Regency travel guide from Wikitravel

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