| Dukuh Pakis | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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  Dukuh Pakis | |
| Coordinates: 7°17′28″S 112°41′13″E / 7.29111°S 112.68694°E / -7.29111; 112.68694 | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | East Java |
| Capital | Pradahkalikendal |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.94 km (3.84 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 59,803 (Mid−2 0 2 2) |
| Time zone | GMT +7 |
Dukuh Pakis is a district of Surabaya, East Java. Located in South Surabaya, it is divided into four urban villages or subdistricts (kelurahan). The name translates as "Fern District" or "Fern Hamlet" in Javanese. The district is mostly consists of residential areas, shopping malls and restaurants. Notable attractions include shopping malls like Ciputra World Surabaya, Fairway Nine and Lagoon Avenue, as well as two major golf ranges, Darmo Hills and Graha Famili. A major private research university, Wijaya Kusuma University, is also located in the district.
Geography
Dukuh Pakis is a landlocked district bordering Sambikerep and Wiyung to the south and west. Much of it is developed by Intiland and Bukit Darmo Golf (BDG). Artificial lakes and golf venues have been made. Its postal code is 60224, with 60224 being used for Gunung Sari (Gunungsari), 60225 for Dukuh Kupang and Dukuh Pakis, and 60226 for Pradahkalikendal (Pradah Kali Kendal). Dukuh Pakis has a regional administrative code that is 35.78.21.
Government
In 2024, the district leader (camat) is Hari Setyowidodo.
Controversies
Ronald Tannur case
In July 2024 trials were underway about Ronald Tannur, Edward Tannur's 32-year-old son, after murdering his then-partner by colliding her while driving in Fairway Nine shopping mall in 2023. Court suggested his prison sentence to be 12 years. The judge has asked the court to have Tannur "free of all charges".
References
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023.
- "Daftar Desa dan Kelurahan di Kecamatan Dukuh Pakis 60224 - 60226, Kota Surabaya" [List of Villages and Urban Villages in Kecamatan Dukuh Pakis 60224 - 60226, Kota Surabaya] (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- "Perjalanan Kasus Ronald Tannur, Lindas Tubuh Pacar dengan Mobil hingga Buat Laporan Palsu, Kini Divonis Bebas" [Journey of Ronald Tannur, Running Over Partner with his Car to Making False Report, Now Sentenced Free]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 25 July 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
"Terdakwa tidak terbukti secara sah dan meyakinkan sebagaimana dalam dakwaan pertama Pasal 338 KUHP atau kedua Pasal 351 ayat (3) KUHP atau ketiga Pasal 359 KUHP dan 351 ayat (1) KUHP," katanya saat membacakan putusan. Karena itu, hakim meminta jaksa membebaskan terdakwa dari segala dakwaan.
["Convicted unnoficially and agreeing with whatever is in the first charge, Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) Article 338 or second, Article 351 verse (3) or thired, Article 359 and 351 verse (1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code", he said while reading the decision. Because of that, judge asks the trial to free the charged from any charges.]