Banten is a province of Indonesia, located at the western end of Java Island. Banten has an area of 9,160.7 km² and population of 9,782,900 (2009) Banten was established in October 2000 after being separated from West Java province. The capital of the province is Serang. History Banten in the fifth century was part of the Tarumanagara kingdom. A stone inscription, called Prasasti Cidanghiang, dated from Tarumanagara era can be found at Lebak area at the bank of Cidanghiang river, in Pand… (More on Banten)