The growth of the tourism industry on the island of Bali drove the city of Denpasar to become the center of business activity, and placed the city as an area with high per capita income and high growth in Bali Province. The government will prepare three cities, namely Medan, Denpasar, and Makassar as a new metropolitan city. Spatial three cities were included in the National Spatial Plan (Perpres 45/2011).
History
The name Denpasar comes from the word 'den' (north) and 'market' so that overall means "North Market". Denpasar was originally a park. But the park is not like the park in general, because it is a favorite park of the king badung at that time, Kyai Jambe Ksatrya. At that time, Kyai Jambe Ksatrya lived in Puri Jambe Ksatrya, which is now the Pasar Satria. This park is unique, because it comes with a place to play cockfighting. Kyai Jambe Ksatrya's hobby is playing cockfighting, therefore it is not uncommon for the king to invite other kings in Bali to play cockfighting in the park.
Previously this area is part of the Kingdom of Badung, a kingdom that had stood since the 19th century, before the kingdom was subdued by the Dutch on September 20, 1906, in a heroic event known as the War Puputan Badung.
After the independence of Indonesia, based on Law Number 69 Year 1958, Denpasar became the capital city of the local government of Badung Regency, then based on Decree of Minister of Home Affairs No. Dec.52 / 2 / 36-136 dated June 23, 1960, Denpasar was also designated as the capital city for the Bali Province which was originally based in Singaraja.
Then based on Government Regulation No. 20 of 1978, Denpasar officially became '' Denpasar Administrative City '', and along with the ability and potential of its territory in carrying out regional autonomy, on January 15, 1992, based on Law Number 1 Year 1992, and Denpasar City was upgraded to 'municipality' ', which was later inaugurated by the Minister of the Interior on 27 February 1992.
Administrative division
Administratively the city government consists of 4 districts, 43 villages or kelurahan with 209 hamlets. Currently the Denpasar City Government has developed various innovations in improving services to its people, among them starting to fix the population administration system.
The subdistricts in Denpasar City are:
West Denpasar
South Denpasar
East Timur
North Denpasar
Geography
The city of Denpasar is at an altitude of 0-75 meters above sea level, located at 8 ° 35'31 "to 8 ° 44'49" south latitude and 115 ° 00'23 "to 115 ° 16'27" east longitude. While the total area of Denpasar City 127,78 km ² or 2.18% of the total area of Bali Province. From the use of the land, 2,768 Ha is paddy land, 10,001 ha is dry land and the remaining area of 9 Ha is other land. The average rainfall rate is 244 mm per month, with high rainfall occurring in December. While the average air temperature is about 29.8 ° C with a low average of about 24.3 ° C.
Economy
Tourism development has a strong effect on structure change and economic improvement in Denpasar City. However, the structure of the economy of Denpasar is slightly different when compared with the economic structure of the Province of Bali in general, by placing the trade sector, hotels and restaurants dominate the formation of Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB) Denpasar.
Participate also boost the economy of Denpasar City is the production of handicraft items in the form of handicrafts for souvenirs, such as carvings and sculptures. However, the handicraft industry is under pressure, as well as the impact of the crisis and inter-regional rivalry, other pressures from other Asian emerging Asian rivals such as Vietnam, Thailand, India, Malaysia and China. This competitor country is more maximize the scale of production by utilizing industrial technology, while in the city of Denpasar this handicraft industry still maintain the hand skill (hand made) so that the constraints on the fulfillment of the quantity of production.
Transportation
Benoa Harbor is the entrance to Denpasar City by sea and is currently managed by PT Pelindo III. The port is located about 10 km from the city center, and has been operating since from 1924.
Land transportation facilities in Denpasar City, especially for urban transport, are now beginning to be ineffective and efficient, until 2010 only 30% are still operating, along with the reduced public interest to use the transport services, which is estimated to be only about 3% of the total population . While private vehicle ownership growth continues to increase to 11% per year, and is not comparable with the construction of new roads. So that the congestion in the city of Denpasar can not be avoided. on August 18, 2011 Trans Sarbagita was launched in response to the congestion that occurred in Denpasar City with 2 corridors namely Corridor 1 Kota - GWK and Corridor 2 Batubulan - Nusa Dua.
In addition Denpasar has Bali Mandara Toll Road which has 4 lanes and opened to certain circles on 23 September 2013. This toll road is then opened to the public on October 1, 2013, connecting the Port of Benoa, Ngurah Rai Airport and Nusa Dua. The 12.45 km road is also built with a special line for the motor.
Sports, art, and culture
The main club of football Perseden Denpasar is a soccer club pride of the people of Denpasar, and make Ngurah Rai Stadium as the headquarters and place of the match home games.
While art and culture in the city of Denpasar is largely synonymous with the arts and culture of Bali generally, although here has been the interaction of the combination with other cultures along with the arrival of the tourists from various circles. However, the traditional values inspired by the Hindu rituals still strongly colored the city.
The role of Indigenous Bali is still rooted in the people of Denpasar, Indigenous Bali which includes, values, norms and behavior in society generally on patrilineal family system. But over time some of the prevailing customary laws began to be opposed by the people, especially in matters of gender and inheritance.
Tourism
The development of tourism and the attractiveness of the island of Bali, indirectly has encouraged the progress of development in the city of Denpasar. In 2000, the number of foreign tourists coming to visit reached 1.413.513 people, and put the largest number of tourists from Japan and followed by Australia, Taiwan, Europe, Britain, America, Singapore and Malaysia.
The policy of tourism development in Denpasar City focuses on the pariwasata of environmentally sound culture. As one of the centers of tourism development, Denpasar City becomes a barometer for the progress of tourism in Bali, this can be seen with the emergence of various star hotels as a means of supporting tourism activities.
Sanur Beach is one of the tourist areas of the crowded beaches visited. While Puputan Field is a green open space in the city of Denpasar as well as functioning as the lungs of the city.
Tourist destination
Denpasar has several tourist attractions that have elements of history and recreation include:
Museum of Bali - this place was originally the place of the royal family
Renon Square - the center of family activity and there is also the Bajra Sandhi Monument is a monument to the struggle of the people of Bali
Puputan Park - a performing arts venue
Pasar Kreneng
Simpang Dewa Ruci or Simpang Siur - there is Mal Simpang Siur or Discovery Mall
Puri Santrian
Sanur Beach
Ecotourism of mangrove forest or mangroves
cultural Park
Kertalangu Cultural Village
The Bird Market of Satria
Sindu Beach
Pura Agung Jagatnatha
Sakenan Temple
Culinary tour
Denpasar is also famous for its culinary tour. Some places that are well known to both local and foreign tourists are:
Nasi Ayam Kedewatan - Jalan Tukad Badung, Denpasar
Nasi Ikan Mak Beng - near the Radisson Hotel
Nasi Campur - Beach Segara, Sanur
Babi Guling Chandra - Teuku Umar Street (non-halal)
Warung Wardana - Jalan Merdeka, Denpasar
Duck Fried HT - Jalan Merdeka, Denpasar
Sate Plecing - Jalan Yudhistira, Denpasar (non-halal)
Super Crab Depot - Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai
Bali Nikmat Resto - Jalan Raya Kuta deket Alfa
Warung Batan Waru - next to Discovery Mall
Warung Made - Kuta
Ikan Bakar - Jimbaran
Nyoman Cafe - Jimbaran
Menega Cafe - Four Seasons Jimbaran
Jebak (Jejak Bali Culinary) - Jalan Teuku Umar, Denpasar
Some of Bali's famous souvenirs include dodol bali, brem, nut rahayu, milk pie, disco bean, bali salak, peas, chicken chirping cracker, pia legong and bali coffee. Some special places that sell souvenirs are:
Shop Krisna
Shop Erlangga
Kumbasari Market
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