Dumai
Dumai is a city in the province of
Riau, Indonesia, about 188 km from the city of Pekanbaru. Previously, Dumai
city is the second largest city in Indonesia after Manokwari. However, since
the Manokwari district Wasior broken and formed, it becomes the widest Dumai.
Recorded in history, Dumai is a small hamlet on the east coast province Riau is
now starting to squirm a pearl on the east coast of Sumatra. Dumai is the
result of the division of Bengkalis. Inaugurated as a city on April 20, 1999,
by Law no. 16 1999 20 April 1999 having previously had a city administrative
(Kotif) in Bengkalis. At the beginning of its formation, Dumai City only
consists of 3 districts, 13 villages and 9 villages with a population of only 15,699
inhabitants with density 83.85 inhabitant/km2
Population development of Dumai
Dumai City residents in
2010, amounting to 253 803 over 131 465 people, made up the soul of men and
122,338 women's lives. With a population density of 156 people / km ² with a population
growth rate ranging from 3.51 percent / year.
Geography
Average height is 3 meters above sea
level. Dumai tropical region with between 100-300 cm rainfall and air
temperature 24-30 ° C with a peaty swamp soil conditions. Dumai mostly consists
of plains in the north and the south part is a plateau. Conditions of the
majority of the land in the form of peat swamp land with a depth of 0 - 0.5 m.
Soil structure is generally composed of a red-yellow podzolic soil from
sedimentary rocks, alluvial and gley soil and humus organosol in the form of a
swamp or wet soil. There are 15 rivers in the region of Dumai. These rivers are
navigable ship or boat, canoes and boats as far up the river.
Population
According to 2010 data, the
population of Dumai City consisting of various ethnic groups such as Malay,
Batak, Minang, Javanese, Bugis, and the Chinese are 270,000 inhabitants with an
average density of 156 people / km ² and a growth rate of 3.7 % per year. Islam
is the religion of the majority of the population embraced.
Education
To the size of a municipality, in
Dumai City schools as a means of learning a very complete education. Ranging
from kindergarten level or Raudatul Athfal to High School / Vocational or
Madrasah Aliyah. Whether it is a public school are also some that are managed
by private foundations viz. Prayoga such as primary and secondary schools Santo
Tarcisius. Some school-owned Pertamina from elementary, middle and high school
YKPP is one of the favorite private school in the town of Dumai. And all
schools in Dumai has introduced a system of national standards. So schools in
dumai highly qualified and have high quality. Not limited to high school, some
college also has stood still since Dumai city administrative status. And as a
very rapid development, some high schools have been improving their quality,
and able to compete with high school who come from other areas.
Economy
Macro-economic indicators such as
Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Dumai which has increased annually
since 2000-2005 is a picture of the success of economic development in the city
of Dumai. To support the increase in GDP is the emphasis of economic
development with the City of Dumai is to maintain its dominance in the
construction industry, trade, transport and buildings besides the agricultural
sector as a producer of industrial raw materials. Rate is quite rapid economic
growth has also provided employment opportunities for people in the city of
Dumai thus increasing social welfare.
Agriculture
Agricultural land in City of Dumai
still very Spacious yet untapped by Max. Constraints faced in addition to the
problem of capital is the land status still touted ex HPH. Four districts in
the city, namely Dumai River District Nine, Medang Kampai, Dumai lime and West
Hill is an area that has the potential of land resources for the development of
agribusiness and agro-industry with appropriate technology engineering byocyclo
farming such as rice, pulses, vegetables Sumatra, banana, pineapple , durian,
mango, rambutan, palm, various livestock (cattle, goats, ducks and chickens)
and freshwater aquaculture fish (catfish, carp, carp and ornamental fish). were
more of which is derived from the river nine districts for all First is the
palm, banana, and pulses. Currently nine regional districts especially urban
river Basilam very lack of new road construction structure for infra
facilities. Especially the construction of the main street intersection plot to
base durian.
Marine
Dumai city on the shore of the east
coast of Sumatra island in an integrated manner to develop its coastal areas as
a fishing area and cage culture of fish live export commodities such as
grouper, sea bass, crab crab and pomfret through the restoration of mangrove
forest. Dumai city also has a port that can be used as a portal to go to
neighboring countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
Culture
Dumai have ethnic and cultural
diversity, in addition to having the original culture of Malay culture.
Existing diversity is an asset that can generate income. Malay culture is
considered the "Spirit of Dumai City Development" by describing their
cultural values as an inspiration and foundation construction. Implementation
in the field of cultural development has increased the attractiveness /
regional promotion of cultural arts.
Tourism
Dumai city, located on the
waterfront has the potential for development of tourism such as nature, culture
and shopping. Some of the area attractions including the River conservation
area in District Nine, jungle tours in the West Dumai and Dumai District East,
the Gulf Coast region in the District Makmur Medang Kampai and Tasik Flowers in
District Seven East Dumai. As the main gate to enter the Riau Mainland, some
tourists have repeatedly visited Dumai, especially those wanting to visit Malacca.
Dumai is easily accessible because the current transport. There are some
interesting sights on the way to Dumai, such as the existence of backward
tribal tribe called Sakai, tropical forests along the road, and the river water
is a unique color like the color of tea. It also can be seen bobbing pipe that
raised hundreds of oil from the earth. Ramayana shopping center on Jl. Gen.
Sudirman add icons Dumai in 2007 and now has found a large artificial lake in
the chart. Dumai also has a beach that is a place to unwind "Sand
Beach" is located in the upper reaches of the night Dumai.Pada we also can
enjoy a culinary tour along Jl.Ombak are selling a variety of food menu
archipelago.
Trade
Dumai very strategic area for
conversion to the development of international trade, since Dumai is in the
area of international trade across the Straits of Melaka. Since a few years
the Municipality of Dumai has proposed a free trade area / Free Trade Zone. The
Government of Indonesia is perfecting legal product called Law FTZ area.
Industrial
Dumai, also known as the oil
capital. Three industry participating advancing Dumai indirectly is PT. CPI
(formerly Caltex Pacific Indonesia now Chevron Pacific Indonesia) majority
engaged in mining and oil and gas exports, then PT. Pertamina, which is engaged
in the processing and distribution of oil and gas in the country and was
followed by palm oil processing industry (CPO) PT. BKR (Bukit Kapur Mutual). In
addition to large-scale industries such as the above, there are also several
small industries or home industry. Processing of agricultural products such as
palm made of pure coconut oil VCO. Dumai city to play a role in the industry
has had five strategic areas namely Dumai Industrial Estate (KID) in Pelintung,
Echoes Lubuk Industrial Area, Industrial Area Dock Yard, industry, region and
Chalk Hill Industrial Estate in Bukit Timah. Inidustri one region has become
the fastest growing industrial area progress in Riau Province namely Pelintung
industrial area. In the industrial area of the docks have been built with a
capacity of three export tankers once docked. Plant also has been built and has
been producing NPK fertilizer is believed to be the largest NPK fertilizer plant
in Southeast Asia.
Ports / Airports
Dumai has Pinang Kampai, located
adjacent to the housing complex PT. CPI. Besides air access, Dumai has
advantages as one city in Riau Province which has an opportunity to harness the
development potential of the sea port, where Dumai in a position of
international trade across the Straits of Melaka which is managed by PELINDO
and some people harbor. Port in Dumai port has been built as a liaison for
import-export activities, as well as the passengers who wanted to go to Malacca
- Malaysia. Dumai port consists of 9 units, 4 units owned Chevron and 5 units
of government. Along the coast there are several Dumai oil and oil processing
plant with a capacity of 170,000 barrels per day and can hold 850,000 barrels
of oil per day. Dumai is also referred to as the gateway of Indonesia's oil
exports. At current gas export activity of USD 426 123 million per year.
My Trip In The Dumai
My mom and I were decide to went to
Dumai yesterday in Sunday. After several month, I struggle in my study, so I tried
to found the time to took some refreshing. My mom always went to Dumai cause
she is sales person, which is sale some stuff like blouse, shirt, clothing and
so on. She sale based on order or errand from customer. So in the Dumai, she
got some grocer could help her to sell her trade. But she sell her trade on credit.
In June 30th 2013, my mom
and I were went to Dumai by Bus. At 08.00 am we were began to went to Dumai and
at 11.00 am we were arrived in Dumai. Our planned firstly, were buy some daily
stationary stuff but we were arrived lately so the market was closed so we were
decide to went Matahari but before that we were went to Ramayana to buy
something. Matahari and Ramayana was like Supermarket in the Dumai.
We just looked the stuffs were sale
in the Matahari and Ramayana and made compared price tag with the traditional
market were so highly price. Might be cause upsurge of oil price so our government
made subsidizing to oil. And give the impact to our middle community were struggle
to found or earn the money. Otherwise, to seller made mark-up the stuffs their
trade.
The impact also felt we were want to
bought some blouse, shirt trouser and so on in the Senggol Market. Which is one
of the traditional market in Dumai. My mom and must be to bought the stuffs
cheap or more low than the price was a given by seller, so we must to find
seller who is sale her stuff was cheap. Fortunately, my mom and I got it.
Otherwise, my mom felt unsatisfied
with this condition and she decide to more saving the money and just to buy
some the stuffs based order from customer. And I’m agree with my mom. Actually I
also want to buy something in the Dumai, as long as my mom and I were in the
Dumai seemingly with mark-up I also decide same what My mom decision. So whenever
our have a lot of money and just then we were go to Dumai again.
Then, we are decide to went to my
Uncle’s home to took a rest and at 17.00 fm, we were decide to come back home. Probably,
another time we went to Dumai again. And
we arrived in my home at 21.00 fm because in the middle of road had been
problem but not big thing just temporary. So conclusion is my trip to Dumai was
enjoyable because I have spent time with my mom, I appreciate it.My Trip In The Dumai
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| Moment When The Trip In Dumai |
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| My Uncle with His Son |
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