MI Al-Hidayah Gorowong, Parung Panjang, Bogor Regency

MI Al-Hidayah Gorowong is an Islamic primary school (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) situated in Gorowong, Parung Panjang, Bogor Regency, West Java. Established in July 2009, the school aims to provide an Islamic-based education rooted in the Quran, fostering faithful and well-behaved children. It plays a vital role in the local community, especially considering the historical challenge of long distances to other primary schools.

MI Al-Hidayah Gorowong is located in Gorowong, a village within the Parung Panjang district of Bogor Regency, West Java. The address is Gorowong, Parung Panjang, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Parung Panjang is a district in Bogor Regency, covering an area of 64.65 km² with a population of 125,341 as of mid-2023. The district is connected by various roads, and Gorowong itself is one of the eleven villages within Parung Panjang.

In 2014, MI Al-Hidayah Gorowong received funding for the construction of five new classrooms, each measuring 6x7 meters, on land acquired through family waqf (endowment). These new facilities were officially opened and inaugurated in January 2015.

MI Al-Hidayah Gorowong is a significant educational institution in the Gorowong area, addressing the community's need for accessible primary education. Its establishment helped overcome the challenge of long travel distances to other schools for local children. The school's focus on an Islamic curriculum also contributes to the cultural and religious development of the surrounding community in Parung Panjang, an area with a predominantly Muslim population (96.98% Islam as of mid-2023 for Parung Panjang district).

Nearby notable areas include the wider Parung Panjang district, which is a town and administrative district in Bogor Regency. Parung Panjang borders cities such as South Tangerang and Depok, leading to a mix of Betawi and local Sundanese cultures in the area. Other villages within Parung Panjang district include Jagabaya, Dago, Pingku, and Cikuda.