Alas Purwo National Park
Alas Purwo National Park is situated on Blambangan Peninsula in the Banyuwangi Regency, at the southeastern tip of East Java province. The park is famous for its wild Banteng and surfing location at Grajagan Bay.
| Alas Purwo National Park | |
|---|---|
| Taman Nasional Alas Purwo | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Banteng (Bos javanicus) in the national park | |
Alas Purwo NP Location in Java | |
| Location | East Java, Indonesia |
| Nearest city | Banyuwangi |
| Coordinates | 8°41′S 114°28′E |
| Area | 434.20 km2 (167.65 sq mi) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Visitors | 14,720 (in 2006) |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forestry |
| Website | tnalaspurwo |
The park's name means first forest or ancient forest, following a Javanese legend that says the earth first emerged from the ocean here.
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