Governor of West Java
| Governor of West Java | |
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| Gubernur Jawa Barat | |
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 Flag of West Java (non-civil) | |
| West Java Provincial Government | |
| Style | Mr. Governor (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Type | Chief executive |
| Status | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | GOWJ (in English) Gub. Jabar (in Indonesian) |
| Residence | Pakuan Building, Jalan Pasir Kaliki, Bandung |
| Seat | Bandung |
| Nominator | Political parties or Independent |
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| Inaugural holder | Soetardjo Kartohadikusumo |
| Formation | 19 August 1945 |
| Deputy | Vice Governor of West Java |
| Salary | Rp3 million (US$179,47) per month |
| Website | jabarprov |
The Governor of West Java (Indonesian: Gubernur Jawa Barat) is the executive head of the West Java Province. He is responsible for running the government together with his deputy and members of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) as the legislature. The Governor of West Java is an elected politician who, along with the vice governor and 120 members of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), is accountable for the strategic government of the province of West Java.