Introduction
City in West Java, Indonesia
City in West Java, IndonesiaCimahiCityCity of CimahiKota CimahiOther transcription(s) • Sundaneseᮊᮧᮒ ᮎᮤᮙᮠᮤFrom clockwise top: Alun-alun Cimahi, St. Ignatius catholic church, Pusdikarmed Water well, Sudirman building`
FlagCoat of armsMotto:  Saluyu Ngawangun Jati Mandiri (Sundanese) ᮞᮜᮥᮚᮥ ᮍᮝᮍᮥᮔ᮪ ᮏᮒᮤ ᮙᮔ᮪ᮓᮤᮛᮤ "Harmoniously walking together towards independent identity"Location within West JavaCimahi CityLocation in Java and IndonesiaShow map of JavaCimahi CityCimahi City (Indonesia)Show map of IndonesiaCoordinates: 6°52′16″S 107°33′17″E / 6.8712°S 107.5548°E / -6.8712; 107.5548Country IndonesiaProvince West JavaMetropolitan areaBandung BasinEstablished18 October 2001Government • MayorNgatiyana • Vice MayorAdhitia Yudisthira [id]Area • Total42.42 km2 (16.38 sq mi)Elevation685 m (2,247 ft)Population (mid 2024 estimate) • Total581,994 • Density13,720/km2 (35,530/sq mi) Time zoneUTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)Area code+(62) 22Websitecimahikota.go.id
Cimahi (Indonesian pronunciation: [t͡ʃimahi] ⓘ) is a landlocked city located immediately west of the larger city of Bandung, in West Java Province, Indonesia and within the Bandung Metropolitan Area. Note that the prefix "Ci" means "river" in Sundanese. It covers an area of 42.42 km2 and had a population at the 2010 Census of 541,177 and at the 2020 Census of 568,400; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 581,994. The city is a major textile producer, and is home to several military training centres.
Geography
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Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang seen from Citeureup
Cimahi, located 180 km south east of Jakarta, is situated between Bandung and West Bandung Regency. Cimahi comprises three administrative districts (kecamatan), which in turn are sub-divided into fifteen urban villages (kelurahan). Its lowest elevation is 685 metres (2,247 ft) above sea level and directs to the Tarum River (or "CiTarum"). Its highest elevation is 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) above sea level, which is part of the slope of mount Tangkuban Perahu and Burangrang. The Cimahi River flows through the city and Cimahi also has two Springs, named Cikuda and Cisontok.
History
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The name Cimahi was taken from the Cimahi river that flows through the city. The word originated from the Sundanese language and literally means "enough water". Residents of Cimahi get their water supply from the river.
Cimahi's prominence increased in 1811, when Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels constructed the Great Post Road. A checkpoint, known as Loji, was built in Cimahi Square. Between 1874 and 1893, the Cimahi rail station and a railroad connecting Bandung and Cianjur was built. The building of military training centers and other military buildings was started in 1886. Cimahi was granted district status in 1935. In 1975, Cimahi became the first administrative city in West Java and the third in Indonesia. Cimahi was then granted full city status in 2001.
Administrative districts
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The city of Cimahi is divided into three administrative districts (Indonesian: kecamatan), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid-2024. An elected mayor leads the city administration. The table also includes the names of the administrative villages (all classed as urban kelurahan) in each district.
Kode Wilayah
Name ofDistrict(kecamatan)
Area inkm2
Pop'nCensus2010
Pop'nCensus2020
Pop'nEstimatemid 2024
VillagesKelurahan
32.77.01
Cimahi Selatan(South Cimahi)
17.41
230,623
240,990
242,420
Cibeber, Leuwigajah, Utama, Melong and Cibeureum
32.77.02
Cimahi Tengah(Central Cimahi)
10.89
163,070
161,758
165,969
Baros, Cigugur Tengah, Karangmekar, Setiamanah, Cimahi and Padasuka
32.77.03
Cimahi Utara(North Cimahi)
14.12
147,484
165,652
173,605
Cipageran, Citeureup, Cibabat and Pasirkaliki
Total city
42.42
541,177
568,400
581,994
Details of the 15 urban villages (kelurahan) are as follows:
Kode Wilayah
Name ofkelurahan
Area inkm2
Pop'nEstimatemid 2024
Postcode
32.77.01.1001
Melong
3.14
65,864
40534
32.77.01.1002
Cibeureum
2.57
62,337
40535
32.77.01.1003
Utama
4.00
35,161
40533
32.77.01.1004
Leuwigajah
4.05
48,178
40532
32.77.01.1005
Cibeber
3.65
30,880
40531
32.77.02.1001
Baros
2.825
20,822
40521
32.77.02.1002
Cigugur Tengah
2.362
47,685
40522
32.77.02.1003
Karangmekar
1.333
16,699
40523
32.77.02.1004
Setiamanah
1.179
24,151
40524
32.77.02.1005
Padasuka
2.620
42,677
40526
32.77.02.1006
Cimahi
0.575
13,935
40525
32.77.03.1001
Pasirkaliki
1.53
19,113
40514
32.77.03.1002
Cibabat
3.01
56,758
40513
32.77.03.1003
Citeureup
3.41
43,524
40512
32.77.03.1004
Cipageran
6.17
54,210
40511
Climate
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Cimahi has an elevation moderated tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate rainfall from June to September and heavy rainfall from October to May.
Climate data for Cimahi
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
26.7(80.1)
26.9(80.4)
27.5(81.5)
27.9(82.2)
28.0(82.4)
27.6(81.7)
27.6(81.7)
28.2(82.8)
28.9(84.0)
28.9(84.0)
28.0(82.4)
27.4(81.3)
27.8(82.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)
22.8(73.0)
22.8(73.0)
23.1(73.6)
23.3(73.9)
23.2(73.8)
23.3(73.9)
21.9(71.4)
22.2(72.0)
22.9(73.2)
23.3(73.9)
23.1(73.6)
23.0(73.4)
22.9(73.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
18.9(66.0)
18.7(65.7)
18.7(65.7)
18.7(65.7)
18.4(65.1)
17.0(62.6)
16.3(61.3)
16.3(61.3)
16.9(62.4)
17.7(63.9)
18.2(64.8)
18.6(65.5)
17.9(64.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches)
259(10.2)
236(9.3)
269(10.6)
271(10.7)
188(7.4)
87(3.4)
77(3.0)
83(3.3)
96(3.8)
189(7.4)
292(11.5)
309(12.2)
2,356(92.8)
Source: Climate-Data.org
Tourism
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Cimahi Railway Station
Cimahi has various tourist hotspots, such as Alam Wisata Cimahi, Pandiga Recreation Sport, Rumah Pajang, Lembur Batik and Kampung Adat Cirendeu. According to the local tourist office, these offer distinctive experiences in nature, cuisine, handicrafts and traditional community. Additionally, there are some buildings of historical interest, such as Dustira Hospital, Ereveld Cemetery, Military Prison and Sudirman Building.
Notable people
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Ariffien (1902–1976), Indonesian nationalist and film director
Jacoba van Tongeren (1903–1967), social worker and Dutch resistance member
Suardi Tasrif (1922–1991), journalist, author, and political advocate
Bep Stenger (1922–2016), aid worker and resistance member
Amir Machmud (1923–1995), former military general and politician
Dries Holten (1936–2020), singer and songwriter
Maria Hertogh (1937–2009), born in Tjimahi and the person at the centre of the 1950 Maria Hertogh riots in Singapore
Jack Jersey (1941–1997), singer, composer, arranger, lyricist and record producer
Siwi Sukma Adji (born 1962), former admiral and Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
Doni Monardo (born 1963), former military general and National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure chairman
Sule (born 1976), comedian
Widya Saputra (born 1985), television presenter
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (born 1996), badminton player
Zalnando (born 1996), football player
