Mataram (city)
| Mataram Provincial Capital of West Nusa Tenggara | |||
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  Mataram | |||
 Mataram | |||
| Coordinates: 8°35′S 116°7′E / 8.583°S 116.117°E | |||
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Province | West Nusa Tenggara[1] | ||
| Island | Lombok | ||
| sub-districts | 6 | ||
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| - Type | Kecamatan | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 61.30 km2 (23.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2008[2]) | |||
| - Total | 362,243 | ||
| - Density | 5,909.3/km2 (15,305.1/sq mi) | ||
| - Ethnicities | Sasak, Balinese, Tionghoa-peranakan, Sumbawa people, Flores people, Arab Indonesian | ||
| - Religions | Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Catholicism, Buddhism | ||
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+8) | ||
| Website | http://www.mataramkota.go.id/ | ||
| Previously Capital of West Lombok Mayor-H Ahyar Abduh–H Mohan Roliskana Mayoral tenure 2010 - 2015 | |||
In addition to serving as the provincial capital, Mataram has also become the center of government, education, commerce, industry and services. Three towns constitute the Mataram area; from west to east, these are Ampenan, Mataram, and Cakranegara. They are distinct towns, but run together. Broadly, Ampenan is an aging port city, Mataram is the governmental and office center for the province, and Cakranegara is the major commercial center on the island. There are six subdistricts of Mataram, namely Ampenan, Cakranegara, Mataram, Pejanggik, Selaparang, and Sekarbela. The Mataram district area contains 50 Kampungs (villages/neighbourhoods) and 297 (RT) kampung sub-sections. The city is served by the Selaparang Airport at Ampenan, by the Lembar Harbour seaport in the southwest and Labuhan Lombok ferry port on the east coast which provides connection to Poto Tano on Sumbawa. Mataram is located near west coast of Lombok, so it is very close to the island's tourism centre of Senggigi beach, which is a short distance northward from Ampenan.
Mataram was previously a part of West Lombok district before the division of the region. The capital of West Lombok was moved to Gerung in the year 2000.[4][5]
Mataram was also the seat of power for the king of Mataram (Seraja), which was sometimes controlled through neighboring Singaraja, Bali.
Administration
- TGH M Zainul Majdi, MA., Governor of NTB (West Nusa Tenggara), (Mataram is the Provincial Capital of West Nusa Tenggara)
- H Ahyar Abduh – H Mohan Roliskana, SSos, MH, was inaugurated and sworn-in to the office of the Mayor of Mataram, tenure 2010-2015, in the Office of the Mayor of Mataram on Tuesday (10/08/2010), Mayor of Mataram. Political participation in the election of the new Mayor of the city of Mataram was 175,386 or 63.2% of total permanent 277,499 enrolled voters.[6]
Administrative boundaries
| Boundary | District | Regency |
|---|---|---|
| North | Gunung Sari, Kecamatan Gunung Sari | West Lombok Regency |
| South | Labu Api, Kecamatan Labu Api | West Lombok Regency |
| West | Lombok Strait | |
| East | Narmada, Kecamatan Narmada | West Lombok Regency |
Districts
- Cakranegara
- Mataram
- Selaparang
- Pejanggik
- Ampenan
- Sekarbela
Services and development
The city power supply is provided by a PLN[8] generating plant on the west coast of the island just south of Ampenan. Mataram and the island as a whole have suffered from serious power supply problems for many years building to a crisis point in mid 2010. Despite assurances by PLN to provide a stable supply by August 2010, the problem endured and the island is still subject to ongoing and frequent daily power outages.[9][10]
Due to the delays in opening the new Lombok International Airport in Central Lombok, the proposed closure of Selaparang Airport in Ampenan has been delayed. This older airport on the city's outskirts continues to be used for both domestic and international flights.
- The expansion of Lombok’s existing Selaparang Airport is restricted by the proximity of hills to the north. The current state of urban development is major constraint to an expansion of this airports existing runway and taxiways. The development of the new Lombok Airport is expected to significantly enhance the development of Mataram city and West Nusa Tenggara province.
- The Lombok International Airport is a new international airport being constructed to the south east of the city of Mataram.
- Project milestones for the US$ 138.9 million Lombok project (Phase 1) are: Review of the 1993 Master Plan in 2005; detailed design 2005-2006; investment bidding 2005-2007; construction bidding 2007; implementation 2008-2011; operation from 2011 onwards.[12]
Demographics
Of the population of around 362,243 (2008) 177,719 persons are male and 184,524 are female.[14]In the city of Mataram in 2008 Central Bureau of Statistics West Nusa Tenggara Province figures indicate that of the ciy's population 40.74% were unmarried, 52.01% were married, 2.51% were divorced, and 4.75% were of a widowed status.[15]
In 2008 the City of Mataram had 90,748 households and an average of 3.99 persons per household.[16]
Ethnicity
The Sasak people are the indigenous people of Lombok and form the majority of Mataram's residents. Mataram is also home to people of Baliese, Chinese, Tionghoa-peranakan people of mixed Indonesian and Chinese descent and small number of Arab Indonesian people, mainly of Yemeni descent who settled in the early port city of Ampenan. Although urban dwellers the Sasak people of Mataram still identify strongly with their origins and the Sasak culture. The outbreak of riots in Lombok January 17, 2000 is considered to have been initiated by outside influences. After the troubles passed Mataram's community returned to living in relative harmony.[edit] Religion
Islam is the religion of the majority population of Mataram. Other religion's practised in Mataram are Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Mutual respect and tolerance of other peoples beliefs allow the community of Mataram to live together in harmony.Language
Mataram society normally the Sasak language. Bahasa Sasak is the native language of the indigenous people of Lombok. Indonesian is the language most widely used in formal business, education and government contexts. When at home or a place of recreation Mataram residents tend to use Mataram Sasak language.Transportation
By air
Selaparang Airport AMIBy sea
The city is serviced by the port of Tanjung Lembar in the south west of Lombok. Tanjung Lembar provides limited light shipping facilities and a ferry terminal for vehicle and passenger services. These ferries connecting to nearby Bali provide the principal facilities for goods movements in and out of Mataram. The port of Labuhan Lombok on the east coast provides vehicle and passenger services to Poto Tano on Sumbawa Island. Disruptions can significantly effect trade and the provision of supplies to the city of Mataram as the shipping operators on these routes will often suspend services due to breakdown or heavy seas.Pelni Shipping Lines
By road
Significant road improvements have occurred in the 2009-2010 including further development of a partial ring road system circumnavigating the outer areas of Mataram. The proposed road link between the city and the site of the new international airport has endured extended delays and is a contentious issue. Problems have been encountered securing right or way over the proposed route and conflicts have developed with local communities over the siting and construction of the road. [17][18][19]The road-sea bridge for trucks and other vehicles is provided by drive on-drive off ferry services at the port of Tanjung Lembar in the southeast of the island and the port of Labuhan Lombok in the east.
Attractions
- Mayura Garden Taman Mayura is a water palace built in 1744. This was a location of some of the fierce battles that took place between Dutch and Balinese forces in 1894.
- Narmada Park Taman Narmada. is located 10 km east of Mataram, this park was the relaxation place for the king during the time of feudalism. This park has a Hindu temple and swimming pool. It also has a fountain which is called "Youth Fountain", believed to give long life to a person that drinks its water.
- Museum of West Nusa Tenggara, Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat. The NTB museum has exhibits on the geology, history and culture of Lombok and nearby Sumbawa.
Places of Interest
- Pura Meru
- Pura Segara
- Loang Baloq
- Old Town Ampenan
- Senggigi Beach
- Batu Bolong
- Kute Beach Lombok
- Tanjung A'nn beach
- Gili Islands
Shopping
- Mataram mall
- MGM Supermarket
- Ruby Supermarket
Hotels
- Lombok Raya Hotel
- Hotel Grand Legi
- Hotel Nitour
- Hotel Chandra
- Hotel Handayani
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