Ijen Postal Codes: 68288 | Bondowoso, Jawa Timur

Key Facts

Ijen is a district (kecamatan) located in Bondowoso Regency, within the province of East Java, Indonesia. Situated in the eastern part of Bondowoso, Ijen is renowned for its spectacular volcanic landscape, most famously the Ijen Crater, which contains the world's largest acidic volcanic lake and is famous for its blue fire phenomenon and sulfur mining operations. The district covers an area of approximately 120 square kilometers and has a population of around 45,000 people, primarily engaged in agriculture, tourism, and sulfur mining. Ijen is administratively divided into 10 villages (desa), including Sempol, Jambu, and Kalisat, which serve as the main settlements and administrative centers. The region's economy is significantly supported by tourism centered around the Ijen volcano complex, with visitors coming to witness the turquoise crater lake, blue flames, and traditional sulfur mining activities. As part of Bondowoso's administrative structure, Ijen district provides essential local governance and services to its residents while maintaining the unique cultural and natural heritage of this volcanic region. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and administrative data for Ijen's constituent villages are readily accessible through local government resources.

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