Tuban Regency Emblem

The Tuban Regency emblem consists of a five-sided shield containing symbols of identity, history, geography, and local potential in Tuban Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Its composition includes a black stone shaped like an umpak, blue water, a white gate, a black horse, green mountains, teak leaves or seeds, a peanut garland, a golden boat, and blue sea.

• Five-sided shield: The shield’s five-sided form symbolizes Pancasila as the foundation of the state.
• Black stone and blue water: The black umpak-shaped stone and blue water refer to the traditional story that the name Tuban came from “metu banyu,” meaning water emerging during the opening of the area by the first Adipati.
• White gate and black horse: The white gate represents Tuban’s historical role as the principal northern gateway during the height of the Majapahit Kingdom, while the black horse symbolizes strength.
• Green mountains and agricultural elements: The green mountains, teak leaves or seeds, and peanut garland depict Tuban’s teak forests and fertile agricultural products, including peanuts.
• Golden boat and blue sea: The golden boat and blue sea represent Tuban’s northern coastal location and its potential in fisheries and maritime activities.
• Numerical elements: Eight horseshoe-shaped openings and teak leaves or seeds representing 45 refer to significant numbers associated with independence or historical dates.

The Tuban Regency emblem preserves references to the area’s origin story, Majapahit-era history, coastal setting, forests, and agriculture. Its historical associations also include Tuban’s identity as Bumi Wali, linked to the spread of Islam in Java and places such as Sunan Bonang’s tomb.