Desa
Proper noun
Meaning
Desa (plural Desas)
A surname.
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A desa or kelurahan is the subdivision of a kecamatan (district), in turn the subdivision of a kabupaten (regency) or kota (city).
A desa (a term that derives from a Sanskrit word meaning "country" that is found in a name such as " Bangladesh ") is administered according to traditions and customary law ( adat ), while a kelurahan is administered along more "modern" principles.
Desa said he previously worked in the family business—a wholesale marketer and distributor of wines, olive oils and honey.
In Java the desa (village) is divided further into smaller units called dusun or dukuh (hamlets), these units are the same as rukun warga.
At 3.9 billion in 2014, city populations are expected to reach 6 billion by 2045, according to UN DESA.
The village administration level is the most influential on a citizen's daily life and handles matters of a village or neighbourhood through an elected lurah or kepala desa (village chief).