Exploration of the toponymy of Terentang Village, West Bangka as an effort to preserve culture

Figo Dwi Apriadi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Dini Harnaini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Revi Mariska (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Sintia Sintia (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Haura Wafa Qasthalani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Tangerang, Indonesia)
Aprilia Utami (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong, Gombong, Indonesia)
Shibyan Heryawan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Supardi Supardi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Olly Orva Peggy Kim Carla (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Mawaddah Isnaini Sriwijaya (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Vika Martahayu (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)

Community Empowerment
Vol 9 No 3 (2024)

The issue at hand is the low level of knowledge among the community regarding the origin of Terentang Village. The objective of this community service program is to establish toponyms and educate the community about the background of Terentang Village while uncovering its cultural potential. The activities are conducted through educational outreach methods. The outcome of this program is the exploration of toponyms that reveal the origins of several place names, such as hamlets, rivers, and hills. Through a name, the origin story of a region can be transformed into cultural heritage worth preserving. Additionally, the community's knowledge regarding the origins of their area is also enhanced.