Purbalingga Regency

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Purbalingga is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Purbalingga. Purbalingga Regency has an area of 777.65 km² and population of 848,000 (2003).

Famous People

  • Sudirman, General of the Army and the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces - one of the most prominent national hero of Indonesia - was born in Bodas Karangjati village, sub-district of Rembang, Purbalingga Regency, in 24 January 1916.
  • Indro (Warkop), (born 1958), Indonesian comedian and member of Indonesian legendary comedy group Warkop.

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Coordinates: 7°17′S 109°21′E / 7.283°S 109.350°E / -7.283; 109.350

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