Kauman

Kauman is a typical village name used by some regencies and municipalities in Central and East Java to name an area where pious Muslim communities are concentrated.

A Kauman village is usually located on the west side of a town square with a mosque adjacent to the square.

Some etymologists assume the name Kauman is an abbreviation of "kaum iman" meaning "faithful/pious people".

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