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Denpasar is the youngest city in Bali, which is still only 13 years old since the day it was given official status as a self-governing municipality on the 27th of February 1992. The positioning of Denpasar as a self-goverming municipality experienced a gradual process from being an administrative region and then a town. However, Denpasar, which was originally a part of the Badung regency, has played an important part in the course of history. The war of the Puputan Badung which took place on the 20th of September in 1906, involved not only the family members of the palace, but also its many followers, representing the feeling of pride of the Balinese people in upholding their respect.
Occupying an area of approximately 127.80 km2, the city of Denpasar has a population of 522,386, which is almost the same as Badung's population. It is the most densely populated area in Bali with a population rate of 4.088/km2. Denpasar, which was previously the centre of the kingdom of Badung, has their developed into a city of trade.
Preserving the heritage from the regency of Badung, Denpasar obtains a major area for tourist accommodation facilities in Sanur. Freom the Grand Bali Beach on the north side to Sanur Beach Hotel on the south, Sanur is filled up with hotels, restaurants, and various supporting facilities for visitors.
In order to preserve its development towards the third millennium era, the city government has proclaimed a slogan of a 'Cultural City' for Denpasar. Some locations in the city, like the Puputan Badung Square, the Tukad Badung River, and other areas have been specially designed to meet the requirements of a cultural city. The 'City Tour' package is created to support and sustain the quality of tourist spots. |
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