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thumb|upright=1.33|A rural pekarangan in Agam Regency|Agam, [[West Sumatra]]

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thumb|upright=1.33|A rural pekarangan in Agam Regency|Agam, [[West Sumatra]]

'''' () is a type of tropical home garden developed in Indonesia, mainly in Java. In addition to plants, may contain animals (including farmed fish, ruminants, poultry, and wild animals) and structures such as pens and bird cages. The gardens provide food, income, and ornamental plants, while also supporting social interaction, food sharing, cultural ceremonies, and religious practices. Some are made, maintained, and spatially arranged according to local values. The first mention of pekarangan'' is found in a Javanese chronicle that was written in 860 AD. In 2010, around of Indonesian land were used for gardens of this sort.

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