Cibodas

Cibodas is a district (kecamatan) of Cianjur Regency in West Java, Indonesia. It lies in the highland region of southern West Java, near the foothills of Mount Gede Pangrango and close to the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park. The area has a cool, humid climate and is primarily rural, with agriculture and horticulture forming the backbone of local livelihoods.

One of the district’s most notable features is Kebun Raya Cibodas, the Cibodas Botanical Garden. The garden is a historic and prominent institution managed by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI). It serves as a site for botanical research, plant conservation, and public education, and is a popular destination for visitors drawn to its landscaped grounds and natural setting near the highlands.

Cibodas sits within a landscape that is closely linked to nearby protected areas, contributing to conservation and ecotourism in the region. The local economy benefits from agricultural activity as well as tourism related to the garden and the surrounding natural attractions, including access to hiking routes and viewpoints associated with the nearby highland environment.

Administratively, Cibodas comprises several rural communities within Cianjur Regency. The district’s identity is tied to its agricultural character, its role in biodiversity research through Kebun Raya Cibodas, and its position within the network of protected and scenic areas in West Java.