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68-593: Previously known as a major producer of teak and tobacco , Bojonegoro is a focus of attention in Indonesia as a new oil field has been found in this area. This oil find is the biggest oil discovery in Indonesia in three decades and one of the biggest reserves in Indonesia. Across the eastern border of Bojonegoro is the Lamongan Regency , to the north is the Tuban Regency , while to the south are

136-528: A Dutch Resident in Bojonegoro town. The resident acted as an advisor and supervisor to the regents, positions which were held by native Javanese nobility ( priyayi ). During Dutch rule, tobacco and maize were introduced from the Americas , which would later become major commodities in Bojonegoro. In 1894, the trans-Java railroad , which linked Batavia and Surabaya and passed through Bojonegoro,

204-521: A depletion of remaining natural hectares of teak forests, growth in plantations in Latin America is expected to rise. Hyblaea puera , commonly known as the teak defoliator, is a moth native to southeast Asia. It is a teak pest whose caterpillar feeds on teak and other species of trees common in the region of Southeast Asia. Teak's high oil content, high tensile strength, and tight grain make it particularly suitable where weather resistance

272-486: A minority of Chinese , Madurese , Balinese , Batak people , and other Indonesian ethnic groups. Most residents speak Javanese as a daily language and Indonesian on formal and writing activities, though a minority speak Madurese and other languages. Most Javanese and Madurese are Muslim , with a small number belonging to Christian sects. Chinese follow various religions, often with an aspect of syncretism with traditional Chinese culture . Agriculture has been

340-737: A public lie" and will make the Indonesian government lose US$ 1.32 billion of revenue. And Now, the New Bojonegoro Leader (Bupati Bojonegoro) are waiting for a new agreement with ExxonMobil to avoid corruption , collusion, and nepotism . Oil exploration and production activity has also caused several accidents. On August 31, 2006, a gas leak in the Sukowati-5 oil well (Operated by JOB Pertamina Petrochina East Java) released hydrogen sulfide gas to residential areas. At least 16 villagers had to be treated for suffocation because of

408-417: A somewhat dull finish. Finally, teak may also be varnished for a deep, lustrous glow. Teak is also used extensively in boat decks , as it is extremely durable but requires regular maintenance. The teak tends to wear into the softer 'summer' growth bands first, forming a natural 'non-slip' surface. Any sanding is therefore only damaging. The use of modern cleaning compounds, oils or preservatives will shorten

476-474: A weekly market which rotates among them and bakul (traveling peddlers) collect and distribute agricultural and manufactured products among the villages. The Solo River played a major role in the development of these settlements. It acted as a source of water and fertile soil, and a means of transportation. A set of copper plates of the Ferry Charter (1358 C.E.) lists over twenty ferry crossings on

544-611: Is 100% and average humidity is 81%. Bojonegoro has 0–35 km/h of wind velocity. Maximum wind velocity is at 35 km/h (18.9 knots). The average wind velocity is 30 km/h (16.2 knots). It has an average temperature of 27.1 °C - 28.2 °C. The area near the Solo River is fertile and has been settled since early history by the Javanese . However, these settlements never developed into major urban center, except for several coastal cities. Rather, villages are dependent on

612-550: Is 2.5–3 mm long with 2 mm wide obtuse lobes. Tectona grandis sets fruit from September to December; fruits are globose and 1.2–1.8 cm in diameter. Flowers are weakly protandrous in that the anthers precede the stigma in maturity and pollen is shed within a few hours of the flower opening. The flowers are primarily entomophilous (insect-pollinated), but can occasionally be anemophilous (wind-pollinated). A 1996 study found that in its native range in Thailand,

680-471: Is a regency in the East Java province of Indonesia . The Dutch name of the regency is ' Toeban '. It covers a land area of 1,839.94 sq. km, and had a population of 1,118,464 at the 2010 Census and 1,198,012 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2023 was 1,258,368 (comprising 630,258 males and 628,110 females). The administrative centre is the coastal town of Tuban . The Regency

748-511: Is also a major producer of teak and is home to the world's oldest teak plantation. Teak consumption raises several environmental concerns, such as the disappearance of rare old-growth teak. However, its popularity has led to growth in sustainable plantation teak production throughout the seasonally dry tropics in forestry plantations . The Forest Stewardship Council offers certification of sustainably grown and harvested teak products. Propagation of teak via tissue culture for plantation purposes

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816-547: Is also concern that income distribution inequality could cause social unrest when compounded with the Indonesian notorious reputation of corruption . Indonesian National Route 20 traverses Bojonegoro from Babat , goes south to Ngawi , and joins Indonesian National Route 15 which goes east from Yogyakarta to Surabaya in Caruban. The road also meets Indonesian National Route 1 at a junction in Babat. Bojonegoro regency

884-450: Is also prized for the trim work on boat interiors. Due to the oily nature of the wood, care must be taken to properly prepare the wood before gluing. When used on boats, teak is also very flexible in the finishes that may be applied. One option is to use no finish at all, in which case the wood will naturally weather to a pleasing silver grey. The wood may also be oiled with a finishing agent such as linseed or tung oil. This results in

952-652: Is becoming a source of controversy. Some Regional Representatives Council ( Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat , DPD) members grouped in the People's Front for the Salvation of the Cepu Block (GRPBC) have called for the cancellation of the joint operation agreement between the government and ExxonMobil on the Cepu Block oil fields. They demand it is canceled because the agreement had been signed "in an atmosphere rife with suspected corruption , collusion and nepotism , and based on

1020-572: Is bordered to the north by the Java Sea , east by Lamongan Regency , south by Bojonegoro Regency , and west by Blora Regency and Rembang Regency (both in Central Java Province). The regency is located in a strategic area, on the border of East Java with Central Java , passed by the main highway ( Jalan Nasional Daendels ) along the north coast of Java (here called Jalur Pantai Utara or Jalur Pantura ). In ancient times, Tuban

1088-609: Is commercially viable. Teak plantations were widely established in Equatorial Africa during the Colonial era . These timber resources, as well as the oil reserves, are at the heart of the current (2014) South Sudanese conflict. Much of the world's teak is exported by Indonesia and Myanmar . There is also a rapidly growing plantation-grown market in Central America ( Costa Rica ) and South America . With

1156-543: Is currently playing in the Indonesian Premier League , the highest level of professional competition for football clubs in Indonesia since 2011. Their home stadium is Lt Gen Sudirman Stadium, Bojonegoro. Badminton was either introduced by Dutch colonists or, more likely, by ethnic Chinese . Ethnic Chinese in Sumatra introduced badminton from Malaya by inviting Chinese players in the early 1930s. In

1224-410: Is desired. It is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture and boat decks . It is also used for cutting boards , indoor flooring , countertops , and as a veneer for indoor finishings. Although easily worked, it can cause severe blunting on edged tools because of the presence of silica in the wood. Over time teak can weather to a silvery-grey finish, especially when exposed to sunlight. Teak

1292-489: Is freshly milled and is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance. The wood is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and various small projects. Tectona grandis is native to south and southeast Asia , mainly Bangladesh , India , Indonesia , Malaysia , Myanmar , Thailand , and Sri Lanka , but is naturalised and cultivated in many countries in Africa and

1360-507: Is more susceptible to colour change from UV exposure. The vast majority of commercially harvested teak is grown on teak plantations found in Indonesia and controlled by Perum Perhutani (a state-owned forest enterprise) that manages the country's forests. The primary use of teak harvested in Indonesia is in the production of outdoor teak furniture for export. Nilambur in Kerala , India,

1428-483: Is noted for its dense yellowish tomentose hairs on the lower surface of the leaf. The English word teak comes via the Portuguese teca from Malayalam tekka (cognate with Tamil tekku , Telugu teku , and Kannada tegu ) via Sanskrit "shaka" and "saka" . Central Province teak and Nagpur teak are named for those regions of India. Tectona grandis is one of three species in

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1496-625: Is propagated mainly from seeds. Germination of the seeds involves pretreatment to remove dormancy arising from the thick pericarp. Pretreatment involves alternate wetting and drying of the seed. The seeds are soaked in water for 12 hours and then spread to dry in the sun for 12 hours. This is repeated for 10–14 days and then the seeds are sown in shallow germination beds of coarse peat covered by sand. The seeds then germinate after 15 to 30 days. Clonal propagation of teak has been successfully done through grafting, rooted stem cuttings, and micropropagation. While bud grafting onto seedling root stock has been

1564-404: Is served by extensive intercity bus services (stopping and express) offering routes to neighbouring regencies, Surabaya, Malang , Denpasar , Bandung , and Greater Jakarta , usually starting and terminating at Rajekwesi bus station in the eastern part of Bojonegoro district. Bojonegoro is well served by trains operated by PT Kereta Api Indonesia . The train service began after the completion of

1632-715: Is still a significant problem, with police and bureaucratic officials often accused of cooperating with timber thieves. The recent discovery of oil and gas fields in the area is providing new economic opportunities. The oil/gas fields locations include Banyu Urip, Alas Dara, Alas Tua West, Alas Tua East, Jambaran, Cendana (ExxonMobil 45%, Pertamina 45%, local companies 10% - under Joint Operating Agreement), and Sukowati (Operated under Joint Operating Body - Petrochina Pertamina East Java). The Banyu Urip oil and gas field has proven oil reserves of over 250 million barrels (40,000,000 m), with peak production of about 165,000 barrels (26,200 m) per day, accounting for 20 percent of

1700-472: Is used as a food plant by the larvae of moths of the genus Endoclita including E. aroura , E. chalybeatus , E. damor , E. gmelina , E. malabaricus , E. sericeus and E. signifer other Lepidoptera including the turnip moth . Teak has been used as a boatbuilding material for over 2000 years (it was found in an archaeological dig in Berenice Panchrysos , a port on

1768-578: Is used extensively in India to make doors and window frames, furniture, and columns, and beams in homes. It is resistant to termite attacks and damage caused by other insects . Mature teak fetches a very good price. It is grown extensively by forest departments of different states in forest areas. It was also used in the construction of the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram of Mecca, which is the holiest structure in

1836-478: Is used to make clove cigarettes ( kretek ). Bojonegoro is also known for its hardwood tree ( teak ) production. There is an annual Bojonegoro Teak Fair in late January to early February where local craftsmen display their products. Teak is mainly used in shipbuilding and furniture making. A teak cutter is called blandong in the local Javanese dialect. Teak forestry faces a major problem in illegal logging , as with other parts of Indonesia. In 2001 alone,

1904-646: The 2004 Summer Olympics . As of October 2006, Rina Dewi Puspitasari is ranked 39th in the Recurve Women category with 59.95 points. Praditya is ranked 52 in the Compound Man category with 41.2 points. One of the distinctive communities in Bojonegoro is the Samin people. They were ethnically indistinguishable from other Javanese people. Samin people are follower of Surosentiko Samin , a local farmer who preached pacifist resistance to Dutch colonial rule in

1972-521: The 2021 Myanmar coup d'état , illegal logging of teak and tamalan trees has surged in Sagaing Region, predominantly in key contested battlegrounds, including Kani , Yinmabin , Kantbalu , Indaw , and Banmauk townships . Both the Burmese military and resistance groups have profited from the illegal logging trade. Smugglers transport the wood to India to circumvent economic sanctions and use

2040-875: The Caribbean . Myanmar 's teak forests account for nearly half of the world's naturally occurring teak. Molecular studies show that there are two centres of the genetic origin of teak: one in India and the other in Myanmar and Laos . Teak is a large deciduous tree up to 40 m (131 ft) tall with grey to greyish-brown branches, known for its high-quality wood. Its leaves are ovate-elliptic to ovate, 15–45 cm (5.9–17.7 in) long by 8–23 cm (3.1–9.1 in) wide, and are held on robust petioles which are 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long. Leaf margins are entire. Fragrant white flowers are borne on 25–40 cm (10–16 in) long by 30 cm (12 in) wide panicles from June to August. The corolla tube

2108-569: The Indian Roman trade route ). In addition to relatively high strength, teak is also highly resistant to rot, fungi, and mildew. The wood has a relatively low shrinkage ratio, which makes it excellent for applications where it undergoes periodic changes in moisture. Teak has the unusual property of being both an excellent structural timber for framing or planking, while at the same time being easily worked and finished, unlike some otherwise similar woods such as purpleheart . For this reason, it

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2176-475: The constitution . Suyoto of the National Mandate Party was elected as regent. In the 2018 Election, Dr Hj. Anna Muawannah (PKB-National Awakening Party) won the election by a majority (30.7%) and was elected as regent. At the 2010 Census, Bojonegoro Regency was divided into twenty-seven districts ( kecamatan ), but in 2012 an additional district - Gayam District - was created from parts of

2244-473: The spiritual aspect, as well as honesty , modesty , and simplicity . In this, they are similar to Kejawen 's followers. Samin people reside in the southwestern part of Bojonegoro (in the heart of its teak forest) and in Blora Regency, Central Java . [REDACTED] Bojonegoro travel guide from Wikivoyage Teak Teak ( Tectona grandis ) is a tropical hardwood tree species in

2312-418: The type specimen : T. grandis f. canescens is distinguished from the type material by being densely canescent or covered in hairs, on the underside of the leaf, T. grandis f. pilosula is distinct from the type material in the varying morphology of the leaf veins, T. grandis f. punctata is only hairy on the larger veins on the underside of the leaf, and T. grandis f. tomentella

2380-544: The 1890s. Samin was incited by the acquisition of local teak forest by Dutch colonial authority. Dutch officials refused access to the forest for local people, as it was claimed as Dutch property. Rather than rising in a violent uprising, Samin taught peaceful resistance, such as refusing to pay taxes to the colonial authority and continuing to take teak from the forest as they had for generations. Samin people are nominally Muslim but do not practice many Islamic rituals, such as fasting or regular prayer. Rather, they emphasize

2448-448: The EU market to ensure they are legally harvested. This regulation specifically applies to teak and other high-risk timber species, particularly those sourced from countries with poor forest governance or illegal logging activities. Myanmar, for example, has been a focus due to concerns over illegal teak harvesting from there. For more detailed information, you can refer to the full text of

2516-648: The Islamic faith. Leaves of the teak wood tree are used in making Pellakai gatti ( jackfruit dumpling), where batter is poured into a teak leaf and steamed. This type of usage is found in the coastal district of Udupi in the Tulunadu region in South India . The leaves are also used in gudeg , a dish of young jackfruit made in Central Java , Indonesia , and give the dish its dark brown colour. Teak

2584-668: The Malayattoor Forest Division in Kerala with a girth of 7.65 metres (25.1 ft) and a height of 40 metres (130 ft). A teak tree in Kappayam, Edamalayar, Kerala, which used to be considered the biggest, has a girth of 7.23 metres. Tree No. 23 is the oldest planted teak on earth. It is located in Conolly's plot (the world's oldest teak plantation), Nilambur , Kerala. Tuban Regency Tuban Regency

2652-611: The Myanma Timber Enterprise to license the wood as being sourced from permitted areas. EU regulation The regulation that addresses the import of timber, including teak, into the EU from unknown or illegal sources is the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) No. 995/2010 . This regulation aims to prevent the trade of illegally harvested timber and timber products within the EU market. It places an obligation on operators who place timber and timber products on

2720-609: The Ngawi Regency , Madiun Regency , Nganjuk Regency , and Jombang Regency . Blora Regency is located to the west, in Central Java Province. Bojonegoro occupies an area of 2,307.06 km. Much of it consists of low plains along the Solo River, with hilly areas in the southern part of the Regency. As with most of Java , the Bojonegoro landscape is dominated by rice paddy fields. In the Bojonegoro area,

2788-557: The Solo River changes its course from northward to eastward. The climate in Bojonegoro is tropical with six months of rainy and dry seasons. Seasonal conditions are often very contrasting. In the rainy season, rain will fall almost daily while in the dry season, rain will not come for months, causing widespread drought and water shortages. These problems have been compounded with the loss of forests and other green areas. The teak forest once covered much of Bojonegoro, but has since considerably reduced due to over-exploitation . Floods in

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2856-532: The annual rainfall in areas where teak grows averages 1,250–1,650 mm with a 3–5 month dry season. Teak's natural oils make it useful in exposed locations and make the timber termite- and pest-resistant. Teak is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Timber cut from old teak trees was once believed to be more durable and harder than plantation-grown teak. Studies have shown that plantation teak performs on par with old-growth teak in erosion rate, dimensional stability, warping, and surface checking, but

2924-571: The area looted covered 3,000 ha; looters stole an estimated 27,000 trees. The regional police reported impounding 550 large trucks of stolen timber , approximately 2,000 m, with an estimated local market value of US$ 1,000,000. Several riots have happened when tension arose from teak claims and when police tried to enforce the law on local thieves. These riots were the worst during the period of turmoil between President Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Sukarnoputri in 2001. However, after that situation calmed, enforcement became better, but illegal logging

2992-762: The block. The remaining 10 percent would go to the local governments. Foreign companies, mainly from China , have started to invest in Bojonegoro in various projects related to the planned exploration and exploitation of the Cepu Block oil fields with a total value of US$ 8 million. According to the former minister and ambassador to the United States , Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti , Tuban and Bojonegoro would resemble Texas , because of its gas and oil resources. Communities in Bojonegoro have benefited from community development projects by foreign companies like ExxonMobil, which have built houses of worship, schools, community health centers, and infrastructure. However, oil production

3060-465: The country's logging industry. In 2014, Myanmar's government imposed a strict ban on exporting wild-grown teak logs. In 2015, 153 Chinese loggers were sentenced to life in prison for illegal logging. Illegal teak logging persists, especially in contested areas. While it is illegal for timber to be exported via land borders, 95% of Myanmar's teak enters China through the China–Myanmar border . Since

3128-551: The existing Ngasem and Kalitidu Districts. These are tabulated below with their areas and population totals from the 2010 Census and the 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as of mid-2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of administrative villages in each district (totaling 419 rural desa and 11 urban kelurahan - the latter all in Bojonegoro District ), and its postal codes. Notes: (a) except for

3196-413: The family Lamiaceae . It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters ( panicles ) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs ( perfect flowers). The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface. Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it

3264-517: The gas inhalation. The environmental effects of the oil industry have become a concern of Bojonegoro residents. Some villagers claimed the presence of the oil well has not caused any improvement in the local economy and the village. Since the exploration of the Sukowati oil well in an area measuring five hectares in July 2005, the village's land has become drier and harvest significantly reduced. There

3332-683: The genus Tectona . The other two species, T. hamiltoniana and T. philippinensis , are endemics with relatively small native distributions in Myanmar and the Philippines , respectively. Tectona grandis is native to India , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka , Indonesia , Myanmar , northern Thailand , and northwestern Laos . Tectona grandis is found in a variety of habitats and climatic conditions from arid areas with only 500 mm of rain per year to very moist forests with up to 5,000 mm of rain per year. Typically, though,

3400-606: The kingdoms of Mataram , Kediri , Singhasari , and Majapahit . As a territory in northern Java, the area of modern-day Bojonegoro was one of the first to accept Islam . The Solo River area and most of Java would become part of the Sultanate of Demak and its successor the Sultanate of Mataram . The modern regency ( kabupaten ) was founded on October 20, 1677, with Mas Toemapel as the first regent ( bupati ), with its capital in Jipang village (currently around Padangan District in

3468-467: The life of the teak, as it contains natural teak oil a very small distance below the white surface. Wooden boat experts will only wash the teak with salt water, and re- caulk when needed. This cleans the deck and prevents it from drying out and the wood shrinking. The salt helps it absorb and retain moisture and prevents any mildew and algal growth. Over-maintenance, such as cleaning teak with harsh chemicals, can shorten its usable lifespan as decking. Teak

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3536-407: The local banana cultivar called Pisang Raja. Bojonegoro has two local television network B-One TV and JTV Bojonegoro. Radar Bojonegoro (Jawa Pos Group) is published daily as a bundle of Jawa Pos newspaper. A monthly tabloid, Blok Bojonegoro, is also based in the regency. Football (soccer) and badminton are the most popular sports in Bojonegoro. The regency football team, Persibo Bojonegoro ,

3604-492: The lower stretch of the Solo River, downstream from Bojonegoro. Inland settlements would trade agricultural products via trading centres in the coastal cities, like neighbouring Tuban , for spices from Spice Islands , ceramics from China , and other commodities. The authority over these settlements, including the territory of modern-day Bojonegoro, was held by the dominant power in Central Java, and later East Java,

3672-419: The major pollinators were species in the bee genus Ceratina . Wood texture is hard and rings are porous. The density varies according to moisture content: at 15% moisture content it is 660 kg/m . The heartwood is yellowish to golden-brown. Sapwood is whitish to pale yellowish brown. It can easily separate from heartwood. Teak darkens as it ages. There can be a large variation, depending on which region

3740-425: The method used for establishing clonal seed orchards that enables assemblage of clones of the superior trees to encourage crossing, rooted stem cuttings and micro propagated plants are being increasingly used around the world for raising clonal plantations. Illegal logging is prevalent in countries with natural teak forests, including India and Burma. Since 1989, the state-owned Myanma Timber Enterprise has run

3808-632: The mid-1930s, a player from Batavia, Oei Kok Tjoan, visited cities in East Java on some occasions, raising the popularity of badminton. The game began to penetrate small towns such as Tuban, Bojonegoro, Malang , and Jember and became one of the most popular sports in Java. In archery, athletes from Bojonegoro have dominated many national and international archery championships. Rina Dewi Puspitasari and I Gusti Nyoman Puruhito Praditya have competed in national and international archery competitions, including

3876-493: The present national crude oil production. The main exploration started officially when a cooperative contract was signed on September 17, 2005, with Mobil Cepu Ltd., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil as the main operator. A joint operation agreement between state oil company Pertamina was signed in March 2006. Pertamina and ExxonMobil concluded a 30-year production-sharing contract in which each company would share 45 percent interest in

3944-431: The rainy season ends before its time, and tobacco growing will fail if rain comes early. Bojonegoro is one of the biggest producers of tobacco in Indonesia, with a total value of Rp 1.2 trillion (around US$ 100 million) and employing 57 percent of the workforce. The majority of tobacco planted is Virginia varieties. However, Bojonegoro tobacco suffers from a high proportion of chlorine , and uncertain rainfall. Most tobacco

4012-517: The rainy season of 2007 were bigger than in previous years. The water level of the Solo River rose due to heavy rain, especially in the upper valley in Central Java, forcing the Gajah Mungkur Dam to be opened. The resulting flood submerged 15 districts, with water as high as 1.5 m, and displaced 2,700 families. A further 2.5 hectares of rice fields were damaged. No casualties were reported. Bojonegoro has 42-100% of humidity. Maximum humidity

4080-456: The regency's main industry. The Solo River provides a fertile farming area for rice . The main crops are rice and tobacco , as well as maize . In 1984, the area of maize harvested reached 67,000 hectares with yields ranging from 1 to 1.28 t/ha. A typical farmer grows rice in the rainy season, when water is abundant, and tobacco or maize in the dry season. There is a high risk in agriculture because of seasonal uncertainty. Rice growing will fail if

4148-481: The regulation here . Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (Myanmar) found the world's two biggest living teak trees on 28 August 2017 in Homalin Township , Sagaing Region , Myanmar . The biggest one, named Homemalynn 1, is 8.4 m (28 ft) in diameter and 34 m (112 ft) tall. The second biggest one, named Homemalynn 2, is 8.2 m (27 ft) in diameter. Previously,

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4216-478: The teak is from. Old growth has much tighter rings than new growth. There is a leather-like scent in newly cut wood. Tectona grandis was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus the Younger in his 1782 work Supplementum Plantarum . In 1975, Harold Norman Moldenke published new descriptions of four forms of this species in the journal Phytologia . Moldenke described each form as varying slightly from

4284-410: The trans-Java railroad which connected Batavia (Jakarta) and Surabaya in 1894. A double-tracking project connecting Semarang and Surabaya via Bojonegoro finished on 3 September 2014. Bojonegoro Regency has 6 railway stations spread across the regency: Bojonegoro, Kapas , Sumberrejo , Bowerno , Kalitidu, and Tobo Ledre is a snack from Bojonegoro. It is rolled and made from bananas, especially from

4352-436: The village of Margomulyo, which has a postcode of 62168. (b) comprising 11 kelurahan (Banjarejo, Jetak, Kadipaten, Karang Pacar, Kepatihan, Klangon, Ledok Kulon, Ledok Wetan, Mojokampung, Ngrowo and Sumbang) and 7 desa . (c) except for the village of Sumberejo, which has a postcode of 62191. (d) the population of Gayam District in 2010 is included in the figures for Ngasem and Kalitidu Districts, from parts of which it

4420-554: The westernmost part of Bojonegoro). It was founded as a response to the loss of Mataram's coastal area to the Dutch East India Company . Bojonegoro then became an important border town. In 1725 the capital was moved to its current location. After the Dutch took over Java in the 18th and 19th centuries, Bojonegoro and the neighbouring regencies of Tuban and Lamongan were administered under Bojonegoro Residency, with

4488-673: The world's biggest recorded teak tree was located within the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in the Palakkad District of Kerala in India, named Kannimara. The tree is approximately 47.5 metres (156 ft) tall. Its age is between 450 and 500 years and is considered one of the oldest teak trees in the world. In 2017, a tree was discovered in the Ottakallan area of the Thundathil range of

4556-496: Was created in 2012. Bojonegoro Regency has a population of 1,363,058 people (as of mid-2023). Most of the population work as farmers or foresters. Many still live in poverty, especially in the southern part of the regency, where the soil is less fertile. The major population centre is Bojonegoro town, located on the southern bank of the Bengawan Solo River. The racial makeup of this regency is mainly Javanese , with

4624-512: Was finished, increasing transportation and improving the teak industry. Urbanisation also progressed under Dutch rule. Since the Indonesian National Revolution , Bojonegoro regency has been administered as part of East Java province, with R.M.T. Suryo, the grandson of the former Bojonegoro regent as its first governor. In 2008, the Bojonegoro people elected its first directly elected regent, following an amendment in

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