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West Jakarta ( Indonesian : Jakarta Barat ; Betawi : Jakarte Bekulon ), abbreviated as Jakbar , is one of the five administrative cities of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta , Indonesia . West Jakarta is not self-governed and does not have a city council , hence it is not classified as a proper municipality . It had a population of 2,281,945 at the 2010 Census and 2,434,511 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 2,611,515 (comprising 1,312,120 males and 1,299,395 females). The administrative center of West Jakarta is at Puri Kembangan.

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36-638: West Jakarta is bordered by Tangerang Regency and North Jakarta to the north, Central Jakarta to the east, South Jakarta to the south, and Tangerang city to the west. West Jakarta is famous for its Dutch colonial relics such as Town Hall Building (now Jakarta History Museum in Jakarta Old Town ), Chinatown ( Glodok ) and also a number of old churches, mosques, and fortresses of early Dutch colonization in Batavia at that time. West Jakarta Administrative City ( Kota Administrasi Jakarta Barat )

72-659: A line to Tanjong Sambar ( 3°00′S 110°19′E  /  3.000°S 110.317°E  / -3.000; 110.317 ) the Southwest extreme of Borneo ], the South coast of Borneo and the Southern limit of Makassar Strait [By a line from the Southwestern extreme of Celebes ( 5°37′S 119°27′E  /  5.617°S 119.450°E  / -5.617; 119.450 ), through the Southern point of Tana Keke, to

108-1027: A new business district for the Jakarta area and beyond. Particularly in Kembangan District , malls, entertainment centers, shopping centers, office centers, hospitals and schools have been built. This area has become a strategic area because it is passed by the circuit of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road ( Jalan Lingkar Luar Jakarta ). Like the rest of the city, public school system are available in West Jakarta. State schools such as SDN 01, SDN 03, SMPN 45, SMPN 169, SMPN 22, SMPN 32, SMAN 57, SMAN 65 and many more are located at West Jakarta. Private schools, that may be based on religion, such as Christian-based Bukit Sion International School, BPK Penabur Schools, and Islamic-based school such as Al-Azhar are also located on West Jakarta. West Jakarta

144-602: A separate "North Tangerang Regency". Other proposals which were considered involved creating a "Central Tangerang Municipality" (from Curug, Kelapa Dua, Legok, Pagedangan and Cisauk Districts) with some 671,150 inhabitants in mid 2023. Notes: (a) includes 2 kelurahan (Tigaraksa and Kadu Agung). (b) includes 2 kelurahan (Bunder and Sukamulya). (c) includes the kelurahan of Mekar Bakti. (d) includes 3 kelurahan (Binong, Curug Kulon and Sukabakti). (e) comprises 5 kelurahan (Bencongan, Bencongan Indah, Bojong Nangka, Kelapa Dua and Pakulonan Barat) and one desa . (f) includes

180-510: A total surface area of 320,000 km (120,000 sq mi). It formed as sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age . Its almost uniformly flat bottom, and the presence of drainage channels (traceable to the mouths of island rivers), indicate that the Sunda Shelf was once a stable, dry, low-relief land area ( peneplain ) above which were left standing a few monadnocks (granite hills that, due to their resistance to erosion, form

216-428: Is a future project designed to connect the city of Bogor with Serpong via Parung, running through Tangerang Regency. This toll road will be crucial in linking southern and southwestern parts of Greater Jakarta, offering an alternative route for commuters and improving overall regional connectivity. Java Sea The Java Sea ( Indonesian : Laut Jawa , Javanese : Segara Jawa ) is an extensive shallow sea on

252-408: Is a home to numerous college and universities, such as Bina Nusantara University , Mercu Buana University , Trisakti University , Tarumanagara University , Podomoro University, and many more. The Telkom Institute of Technology Jakarta , a private university, was established in 2021 (formerly Jakarta Telkom Academy - 2002). As Jakarta Old Town is located in West Jakarta, West Jakarta boosts some of

288-480: Is an important infrastructure project that is currently enhancing connectivity in Tangerang Regency. While the toll road is eventually planned to extend all the way to Balaraja, it currently only reaches CBD BSD or Legok. This toll road plays a key role in connecting BSD City, one of the region’s most significant residential and commercial hubs, to the broader toll road network. As the project progresses, it

324-717: Is expected to provide a direct and efficient route between Serpong and Balaraja, further integrating the area into the Greater Jakarta transportation system. Serpong - Balaraja Toll Road has been will operate from September 2022 The planned Kamal-Teluk Naga-Rajeg Toll Road is an upcoming project that will further boost accessibility in Tangerang Regency. This toll road is set to connect the Kamal area with Teluk Naga and Rajeg, passing through significant developments such Pantai Indah Kapuk 2. The project will enhance connectivity between these growing residential and commercial hubs and

360-493: Is located in the northwest of the island of Java . The current regent is Ahmed Zaki Iskandar. Though commonly misunderstood as being a part of Jakarta , Tangerang is actually outside Jakarta City but is part of Greater Jakarta (which is called Jabodetabek , Tangerang being the "ta" of the acronym). Since 1993, the regency has lost territory as first Tangerang city ( Kota Tangerang ) was split off on 27 February 1993 and subsequently South Tangerang city ( Kota Tangerang Selatan )

396-461: Is one of the major highways that runs through Tangerang Regency, providing a critical connection between Jakarta and the western regions of Banten Province. This toll road is essential for facilitating the movement of goods and people, linking the capital city with important industrial areas and ports along the northwestern coast of Java. Jakarta - Merak Toll Road has been will operate from 1984 The Serpong-Balaraja Toll Road, also known as Serbaraja,

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432-415: Is subdivided into eight districts ( kecamatan ), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census and 2020 Census, together with the official estimates as at mid 2023: The table also includes the number of administrative villages in each district (all classed as urban kelurahan ), together with their names and post codes. After South Jakarta, West Jakarta is now designed to become

468-731: The Sunda Shelf , between the Indonesian islands of Borneo to the north, Java to the south, Sumatra to the west, and Sulawesi to the east. Karimata Strait to its northwest links it to the South China Sea . It is a part of the western Pacific Ocean . The Java Sea covers the southern section of the 1,790,000 km (690,000 sq mi) Sunda Shelf . A shallow sea, it has a mean depth of 46 m (151 ft). It measures about 1,600 km (990 mi) east-west by 380 km (240 mi) north-south and occupies

504-420: The kelurahan of Babakan. (g) includes the kelurahan of Medang. (h) except the village of Karangtengah, which has a post code of 15157. (j) includes the kelurahan of Cisauk. (k) includes the kelurahan of Balaraja. (l) comprises 4 kelurahan (Kuta Baru, Kutabumi, Kuta Jaya and Sindangsari) and 5 desa . (m) includes the kelurahan of Mauk Timur. (n) includes the kelurahan of Sutatani. (p) includes

540-493: The kelurahan of Sepatan. (q) includes the kelurahan of Pakuhaji. (r) including the offshore island of Pulau Betingan . (s) including 3 kelurahan (Dadap, Kosambi Barat and Salembaran Jaya). Tangerang Regency is rapidly evolving as a key area for transportation infrastructure, offering a variety of commuting options for its residents. With the current services provided by Kereta Api Indonesia, KAI Commuter, Royaltrans Jakarta, and Perum DAMRI, and with future developments on

576-524: The regency seat . Tangerang Regency is bounded by the Java Sea to the north, by Jakarta city, Tangerang city and South Tangerang city to the east, by Bogor Regency (in West Java ) to the south, by a small section of Lebak Regency to the southwest, and by Serang Regency to the west. Tangerang city was formed as an autonomous city on 27 February 1993 out of districts in the eastern part of

612-597: The Eastern point ( 2°34′S 106°51′E  /  2.567°S 106.850°E  / -2.567; 106.850 ), on to Tanjong Djemang ( 2°36′S 107°37′E  /  2.600°S 107.617°E  / -2.600; 107.617 ) in Billiton , along the North coast of this island to Tanjong Boeroeng Mandi ( 2°46′S 108°16′E  /  2.767°S 108.267°E  / -2.767; 108.267 ) and thence

648-666: The Java Sea from February to March 1942, was one of the costliest naval battles of World War II . The naval forces of the Netherlands, Britain, Australia, and the United States were nearly destroyed trying to defend Java from Japanese attack. On 28 December 2014, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed into the Java Sea while on route to Singapore from Surabaya , East Java. All 162 passengers and crew were killed. On 29 October 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into

684-619: The Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta heading towards Depati Amir Airport in Pangkal Pinang . All 189 passengers and crew on board are dead. On 9 January 2021, a Boeing 737-500 (PK-CLC) operating as Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 , crashed, near Laki Island, shortly after taking off from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport , en route to Supadio International Airport , with 50 passengers and 12 crew members aboard. The southern section of

720-688: The Southeast extreme of the island], the North and West coasts of Java to Java Hoofd ( 6°46′S 105°12′E  /  6.767°S 105.200°E  / -6.767; 105.200 ) its Western point, and thence a line to Vlakke Hoek ( 5°55′S 104°35′E  /  5.917°S 104.583°E  / -5.917; 104.583 ) the Southern extreme of Sumatra . On the West. The East coast of Sumatra between Vlakke Hoek and Lucipara Point ( 3°14′S 106°05′E  /  3.233°S 106.083°E  / -3.233; 106.083 ). The Battle of

756-663: The Southern extreme of Laoet ( 4°06′S 116°06′E  /  4.100°S 116.100°E  / -4.100; 116.100 ) thence up the West coast of that island to Tanjong Kiwi and thence across to Tanjong Petang, Borneo ( 3°37′S 115°57′E  /  3.617°S 115.950°E  / -3.617; 115.950 ) at the Southern end of Laoet Strait]. On the East. By the Western limit of Flores Sea [A line from Tg Sarokaja ( 8°22′S 117°10′E  /  8.367°S 117.167°E  / -8.367; 117.167 ) to

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792-595: The Tangerang Regency. The city was previously an administrative city within that Regency. From 1993 until 2008, Tangerang Regency was divided into 36 Districts ( kecamatan ). On 27 October 2008, seven further districts in the south-eastern part of Tangerang Regency were cut out to form the South Tangerang autonomous city/municipality. They were Ciputat, Ciputat Timur (East Ciputat), Pamulang, Pondok Aren, Serpong, Serpong Utara (North Serpong) and Setu Districts. After losing seven districts, which were removed to form

828-539: The Western Paternoster Island to the East point of Sepandjang and thence through this island to the West point of Gedeh Bay on the South coast of Kangean ( 7°01′S 115°18′E  /  7.017°S 115.300°E  / -7.017; 115.300 ). A line from the West point of Gedeh Bay, Kangean Island, to Tg Sedano, the Northeast extreme of Java and down the East coast to Tg Bantenan,

864-622: The Western Paternoster island ( 7°26′S 117°08′E  /  7.433°S 117.133°E  / -7.433; 117.133 ) thence to the Northeastern Postiljon Island ( 6°33′S 118°49′E  /  6.550°S 118.817°E  / -6.550; 118.817 ) and to the West point of Laikang Bay, Celebes]. On the South. By the Northern and Northwestern limits of Bali Sea [A line from

900-616: The area include: S13: Scientia Square Park - Tomang Raya S14: Scientia Square Park - Lebak Bulus MRT Station These routes provide convenient access for residents to reach central Jakarta, offering a comfortable and reliable commuting option. Another essential service in Tangerang Regency is the JR Connexion bus service operated by Perum DAMRI . This service connects residents of Tokyo Riverside Apartment to: Blok M MRT Station This connection allows for seamless travel to one of Jakarta’s major MRT stations, enhancing accessibility for

936-405: The creation of the cities of Tangerang and South Tangerang from parts of the regency, the present Tangerang Regency now comprises the following 29 districts ( kecamatan ), tabulated below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 census and the 2020 census, together with the official estimates as at mid 2023. The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres,

972-481: The following stations proposed along the route: Jakarta MRT Phase 3 Will Be Construction In Mid 2024 Tangerang Regency is increasingly becoming a focal point for infrastructure development, particularly in terms of toll road access. With both existing and planned toll roads, the region is set to be a vital hub for transportation in the Greater Jakarta area. Below is an overview of the key toll roads that serve or will serve Tangerang Regency: The Jakarta-Merak Toll Road

1008-710: The horizon, Tangerang Regency is set to become even more accessible and connected. The Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) service is a vital part of Tangerang Regency’s transportation network, particularly through the KAI Commuter system. The [REDACTED] Rangkasbitung Line serves the area with six operational stations, ensuring residents can easily travel to Jakarta and other parts of the Greater Jakarta area. The six operational Commuter Line Rangkasbitung stations in Tangerang Regency area ; Royaltrans Jakarta operates bus services that connect Tangerang Regency to key destinations in Jakarta. Two important routes that serve

1044-494: The most famous museums of Jakarta such as Jakarta History Museum , Wayang Museum , and Museum Bank Indonesia . Recently, The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN) has also opened in West Jakarta. 6°10′06″S 106°45′32″E  /  6.16833°S 106.75889°E  / -6.16833; 106.75889 Tangerang Regency Tangerang Regency is a regency of Banten Province, Indonesia. It

1080-501: The new South Tangerang municipality, the Tangerang Regency administration planned to divide three of the remaining 29 districts into six in the near future. "We have conducted a study on the regional division, and the results suggest the division of Rajeg, Pakuhaji and Teluknaga districts", Muhamad, administration affairs chief at the regional administration said in April 2010. But these new districts have not materialised by 2024. Following

1116-554: The number of administrative villages in each district (comprising 246 rural desa and 28 urban kelurahan ), and its postal codes. The first sixteen districts in the following table indicate those sixteen districts in the southwest of Tangerang Regency which would remain in the putative renamed "Tigaraksa Regency" if government proposals to divide the existing Regency were to be carried out. The last thirteen districts are those districts in North Tangerang which would then form

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1152-547: The present islands). The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) defines the Java Sea as one of the waters of the East Indian Archipelago , with the following criteria: On the North. By the Southern limit of the South China Sea [Lucipara Point ( 3°14′S 106°05′E  /  3.233°S 106.083°E  / -3.233; 106.083 ) thence to Tanjong Nanka, the Southwest extremity of Bangka Island , through this island to Tanjong Berikat

1188-608: The residents. Looking ahead, Tangerang Regency is set to become a significant hub for the MRT Jakarta network. The planned Phase 3 of the MRT Jakarta project, which will run from Cikarang to Balaraja, is expected to pass through Tangerang Regency. This phase will bring eight MRT stations to the area, significantly boosting connectivity. The planned MRT Jakarta Phase 3 will run along the Jakarta-Merak toll road, with

1224-557: The rest of the region. 4. Semanan-Balaraja Toll Road (Planned) Another planned toll road, the Semanan-Balaraja Toll Road, aims to create a direct connection between West Jakarta and Balaraja, traversing Tangerang Regency. This toll road will be a strategic addition to the region's infrastructure, facilitating smoother traffic flow and reducing travel times between key areas. 5. Bogor-Serpong via Parung Toll Road (Planned) The Bogor-Serpong via Parung Toll Road

1260-456: The seafloor has long been recognized as geologically similar to northern Java, where oil fields occur and extend under the sea. Prospects are also favorable for oil fields in the waters off southeast Kalimantan . As the site of successful exploration for petroleum and natural gas, the Java Sea has become the basis of Indonesia's export program. Fishing is an important economic activity in the Java Sea. Over 3,000 species of marine life are found in

1296-399: Was split off on 29 October 2008. The residual Regency now has an area of 1,034.54 km and a population of 2,834,376 at the 2010 census, growing to 3,245,619 at the 2020 census; the latest official estimate (for mid 2023) is 3,309,365 (comprising 1,683,841 males and 1,625,524 females), reflecting a recent slowing down in the rate of population growth since 2020. The town of Tigaraksa is

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