The town of Indramayu is located in the North coastal area of West Java, and East from jakarta (the capital) and North East from the city of Bandung and North West of the city of Cirebon. The town of Indramayu is situated below sea level, which means that it is risky if there is high tide in stormy conditions. The town is only protected by some dunes and barrages at the seaside. The climate is quite dry. The number of (registered) citizens of Indramayu regency is about 1.6 miljon. The town itself only inhabited by less than 24.000 people. The estimated land surface of the town of Indramayu is 2.006 square kilometres. Crude oil is found in the Indramayu area. The local population nearby the shore are living from fishing. Furthermore there is kapok, clove, citrus and other fruit cultivating. Indramayu is famous for the special sweet mangosteens. Indramayu was knowns as Indonesian no 1. rice Supplier in early 80's to late 90's. Because of a lack of industry and labour provision, there is a migration to other parts of Indonesia.
Quoted from :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indramayu
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