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Blitar is a city in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 km from Malang and 167 km from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South.
The city is noted as the location of the grave of Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, five kilometers from the city plaza. The Istana Gebang (Gebang palace) where Sukarno lived as a child is nearby and has been converted into a museum containing numerous items commemorating Sukarno's place in Indonesian history. In addition, the very active Kelud volcano is located just over 20 kilometers north of Blitar.
Former Vice President of Indonesia, Dr. Boediono, and the commander-in-chief of the Indonesian military, Admiral Agus Suhartono, were born in Blitar. Both of them are the alumni of SMP Negeri 1 Blitar and SMA Negeri 1 Blitar.
Blitar may refer to:
- Blitar Regency, a regency in East Java, Indonesia
- Blitar City, a city in East Java, Indonesia
- Blitar Station, a railway station in Blitar
- PSBK Blitar, football club based in Blitar Regency
- PSBI Blitar, football club based in Blitar City
- SMP Negeri 1 Blitar, public junior high school in Blitar
- SMA Negeri 1 Blitar, public senior high school in Blitar