Denpasar (Indonesian: Kota Denpasar, Indonesian pronunciation: [denˈpasar]) is the capital of Bali. Situated on the Bali island, it is known worldwide as a major tourist destination, and is the main gateway to Bali. The city is also a hub for other cities in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
With the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Bali, Denpasar has
encouraged and promoted business activities and ventures, contributing
to it having the highest growth rate in Bali Province. The population of
Denpasar was 834,881 in 2012,[1]
up from 788,445 at the 2010 Census. The surrounding metropolitan area
has roughly 2 million residents. The municipality's area extent,
population, and density are similar to San Francisco.
In the 18th and 19th century, Denpasar functioned as the capital of the Hindu Majapahit Kingdom of Badung.[3] Thus, the city was formerly called Badung. The royal palace was looted and razed during the Dutch intervention in 1906. A statue in Taman Puputan (Denpasar's central square) commemorates the 1906 Puputan,
in which as many as a thousand Balinese, including the King and his
court, committed mass suicide in front of invading Dutch troops, rather
than surrender to them.[4]
Both Denpasar and Badung Regency have experienced rapid physical, economic, social and cultural growth.[5] Denpasar has become not only the seat of government, but also the centre of commerce, education, industry, and tourism.[5]
Average population growth of 4.05% per annum, accompanied by rapid development, led to a variety of urban problems. It was resolved that meeting the needs and demands of the burgeoning urban community would best be addressed by giving Denpasar administrative independence from Badung Regency.[5] Agreement was reached to raise the status of Denpasar to that of an autonomous City, and on 15 January 1992, Act No. 1 of 1992 officially established the City of Denpasar. It was inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs on 27 February 1992.[5]
On 16 November 2009, in a further administrative realignment, Regulation Number 67 shifted the capital of Badung Regency from Denpasar to Mangupura.
Denpasar is located at a height of 0-75 mdpl. While the total area of
127.78 km² or 2.18% of the total area of Bali Province. From the use of
land, 2,768 hectares of land are paddy, 10,001 hectares are dry land,
while the remaining land area is 9 hectares.
Badung River divides Denpasar, after which the river empties into the Gulf of Benoa.
Denpasar is the capital city and main hub of the Indonesian
province of Bali, in the southern part of the island. Laid-back Sanur
Beach on the east coast offers sunrise views. The nearby Pura Blanjong
Temple contains a stone pillar with a 10th-century inscription. The Bali
Museum displays a large collection of Balinese cultural artifacts,
including traditional costumes and religious items.
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