Kuta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Kuta
Location in Badung Regency
Kuta
Location in Indonesia
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Bali |
| Regency | Badung |
| District | Kuta |
Kuta is a famous tourist area and a village in southern Bali, Indonesia. It is part of the larger Denpasar metropolitan area. Kuta is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of downtown Denpasar.
Once a small fishing village, Kuta was one of the first places in Bali to attract many visitors. Today, it is a major holiday spot. It is known around the world for its long sandy beach, many places to stay, restaurants, and bars. Many famous surfers from Australia visit Kuta. It is also very close to Bali's main airport, Ngurah Rai Airport.
The government in Bali wants to protect the Balinese culture, nature, and wildlife. Because of this, they have limited new tourist buildings to the southern part of the island. Kuta beach is on the west side of this area, and Sanur is on the east.
To the south, Kuta Beach goes past the airport into Jimbaran. Other nearby towns include Seseh, Denpasar, Ujung, Pesanggaran, Kedonganan, and Tuban.
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Kuta's Administration and Districts
The Badung Regency has three districts that include the name Kuta:
- Kuta District (Kecamatan Kuta): This district includes the villages of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Kedonganan, and Tuban. Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak form one large urban area along the western coast.
- South Kuta District (Kecamatan Kuta Selatan): This district includes Jimbaran and the whole Nusa Dua peninsula.
- North Kuta District (Kecamatan Kuta Utara): This district includes villages like Kerobokan Kelod, Kerobokan, Kerobokan Kaja, Tibubeneng, Canggu, and Dalung.
Kuta is now the center of a large area focused on tourism. This area blends into nearby towns. Legian, which is north of Kuta, is a busy commercial area with many restaurants and fun places. Most of the big hotels right on the beach are in the southern part of Tuban.
Legian and Seminyak are northern parts of Kuta. They are a bit quieter with smaller, cottage-style places to stay. Many people from other countries live there. Further north are Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu, and Seseh. These are newer, quieter beach areas that continue from Kuta. You can easily reach them through Abian Timbul or Denpasar and Kerobokan.
Kuta's History
In its early days, Kuta was a small fishing village. Kuta beach became more and more popular with Western visitors in the 1930s, and the village started to grow.
In the 1960s, Kuta became a popular place for tourists and surfers because of its great waves. Kuta continued to grow in the 1970s. Hotels, souvenir shops, and restaurants opened to serve the increasing number of tourists.
Remembering the 2002 Events
On October 12, 2002, Kuta was the site of a serious event. This event caused a lot of damage to the busy area. Sadly, 202 people lost their lives and 209 were injured.
Bali Bombing Memorial
After the 2002 event in Kuta, a permanent memorial was built. It stands where a place called Paddy's Pub used to be on Legian Street.
The memorial was officially opened on October 12, 2004. This was two years after the event. The opening included a Balinese Hindu ceremony. People could also place flowers and other offerings to remember those who were lost. Officials from Australia and Indonesia attended the ceremony.
Kuta Beach: A Popular Spot
Kuta Beach has been famous since the early 1970s. It is also known as Sunset Beach, because you can watch beautiful sunsets there. Another name for Sanur Beach is Sunrise Beach. Along Kuta Beach, you will find fancy resorts, restaurants, and clubs.
In 2011, a two-meter (about 6.5 feet) tall white sandstone fence was built along the road. It was made in a traditional Balinese style. This fence helps stop sand from blowing onto the cafes and restaurants. The project cost about 4 billion Rupiah (about $255,000 USD). Some tourists did not like it because it blocked the beach view. However, others thought it helped reduce the noise from the busy street.
To keep the beach clean, vendors were not allowed to sell food on the beach starting in late August 2011. But they can still sell drinks and souvenirs.
During the yearly monsoon season, trash and plastic waste often wash up on the shore. Locals and tourists often help clean up this waste.
Why Kuta is a Tourist Favorite
Kuta is very well known in Bali as a good place for tourists, especially from Australia, because it is close by. Kuta Beach is a favorite among surfers because the waves are consistently good. Kuta Beach is also very close to the airport, making it easy to reach.
See also
- Jalan Legian
- Jimbaran
- New Kuta Beach
- Seminyak
- List of beaches in Indonesia
