Banyuwangi
Indonesia · Jawa TimurID
Town and Capital of Banyuwangi Regency, Indonesia
Banyuwangi, previously known as Banjoewangi, is a large town and an administrative district (kecamatan) which serves as the capital of Banyuwangi Regency at the far eastern end of the island of Java, Indonesia. It had a population of 106,000 at the 2010 census and 117,558 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 121,500. The town extends beyond the district limits to includes substantial parts of neighbouring districts; at the 1990 Census the population of the extended town was 345,861.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 108,617
- Coordinates
- -8.232, 114.358
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 24 m
Overview of Banyuwangi
Set in Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Banyuwangi is a medium-sized town. About 108,617 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, adventure and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Banyuwangi
Nature in Banyuwangi
(12)Banyuwangi records Beaches, Caves, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Banyuwangi is actually tagged with. Altogether 12 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Banyuwangi
(6)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Banyuwangi.
Sports in Banyuwangi
(6)Banyuwangi records Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Slopes and Trail Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Banyuwangi is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Culture in Banyuwangi
(2)Culture in Banyuwangi covers Docks and Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Banyuwangi's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Banyuwangi
(2)Water Sports in Banyuwangi covers Bodyboard and Surf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Banyuwangi.
Best time to visit Banyuwangi
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Banyuwangi, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Banyuwangi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Banyuwangi known for?
- Banyuwangi, in Jawa Timur, Indonesia, is best known for nature, adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 108,617 residents.
- What can you do in Banyuwangi?
- Recorded activities in Banyuwangi include Beaches, Caves, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Banyuwangi?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Banyuwangi located?
- Banyuwangi is located in Jawa Timur, Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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