Mangupura

Mangupura
Mangupura Location in Badung Regency Show map of Badung Regency Mangupura Location in Bali Show map of Bali
Coordinates: 8°36′10″S 115°10′43″E
Country	Indonesia
Province	Bali
Regency	Badung Regency
Time zone	UTC+8 (WITA)

Mangupura is the capital of Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.[1] The city has been the capital of Badung Regency since the enactment of Regulation Number 67, of 16 November 2009. Previously, the capital was located in Denpasar.

Mangupura specifically developed as an urban area complete with the infrastructure and public service standards of urban areas. Mangupura region includes 9 town in Mengwi.

Etymology

The name Mangupura is a compound of two words, mangu (from Old Javanese mango, lango, langu, and langen, all of which mean the feeling of being captivated or allured by beauty or everything wonderful in general), and pura (from a Sanskrit word pur, which means a town, castle, or fortified city). Thus, the name Mangupura implies that it is a captivating city, a place to find beauty, peace and happiness, a city that brings prosperity to its people, and the capital that fosters a sense of security for the people.

References

1. Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 67 Tahun 2009 tentang Pemindahan Ibu Kota Kabupaten Badung dari Wilayah Kota Denpasar ke Wilayah Kecamatan Mengwi Kabupaten Badung Provinsi Bali