Keling,_Jepara_Regency

Keling, Jepara

Keling is a kecamatan (district) in Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.

History

The name of this district is traditionally linked with the 6th century Indianized kingdom of Kalingga, which ultimately derived from ancient Indian kingdom of Kaling.

Kelurahan (administrative village)

  1. Bumiharjo
  2. Damarwulan
  3. Tempur
  4. Gelang
  5. Jlegong
  6. Kaligarang
  7. Kelet
  8. Keling
  9. Klepu
  10. Kunir
  11. Tunahan
  12. Watuaji

Tourism

  • Islamic tomb of Syekh Siti Jenar, di Kelet
  • Angin temple, in Tempur
  • Bubrah temple, in Tempur
  • Beringin Beach, in Bumiharjo
  • Blorong Cave, in Damarwulan
  • Watu Ombo, in Damarwulan
  • Kedung Pancur Telu Waterfall, in Damarwulan
  • Curug Kemiri Waterfall, in Damarwulan
  • Curug Kyai Buku Waterfall, in Damarwulan
  • City of Stone (Kota Batu), in Watuaji

Economy

Keling district is known as a coffee bean plantation and production center in Central Java.[1] In Damarwulan village, there are silk farm home industry, while in Keling village, there is kapok silk cotton production area. There are three marketplaces in Keling district, the Pasar Keling, Pasar Kelet, and Keling animal market.

List of important places

  • Kelet Hospital
  • Puskesmas Keling 1, in Kelet
  • Puskesmas Keling 2, in Keling

References

  1. "Damarwulan Coffee". Archived from the original on 2013-05-04.


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