Tangerang Regency is a regency of Banten Province, Indonesia. It 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 ) 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 the regency seat .
44-602: 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 the Tangerang Regency. The city
88-1027: A TransJakarta fleet operated by PPD. In September 2023, three months after the handover from PPD, the JR Connexion-branded routes of this business unit have carried about 400,000 passengers. Trans Bandung Raya (TBR) is DAMRI's transit bus system in the Bandung metropolitan area , West Java . It originally had 20 routes, but due to the presence of other bus systems in the city—namely Trans Metro Bandung and Trans Metro Pasundan (in which DAMRI become its operator), only 5 TBR routes that still operational. The current routes are: DAMRI serves an inter-city transport in Indonesia known as AKDP (Inter-City Inner Province) and AKAP (Inter-city Inter-Province). This service serves from one city to another and goes through province borders, and it have four non-economy classes; Business , Executive , Royal , Limousine and
132-659: 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
176-602: 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
220-510: 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
264-429: 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
308-399: Is also in the process of opening inter-country transport to Papua Nugini and Timor Leste. The inter-country routes that are served by DAMRI are: DAMRI serves some remote areas that have not been served by other transport companies. Pioneer transport is a service that serves to the deeps of Indonesia, sometimes routes with unpaved roads. It mostly serves the deeps of Papua and Kalimantan, where
352-412: 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
396-717: 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
440-461: 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,
484-650: Is one of the service segments that operates to and from airports. These airport transport segments do not only serve in Jakarta , Indonesia 's, but already reach nearly all airports in Indonesia. This service that is oriented to the happiness of its customers, and will always give the best service with its cost that are relatively cheap, safe and comfortable. This service is called Angkutan Pemadu Moda (APM). Airports currently served by Perum DAMRI include Soekarno-Hatta International Airport , Juanda International Airport and Yogyakarta International Airport . On 26 May 2017,
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#1732773049782528-485: The Indonesian Department of Transportation . By 25 November 1946, both enterprises were merged, through a Ministry of Transportation announcement ( Indonesian : Maklumat Menteri Perhubungan No.01/DAM/46 ), into Djawatan Angkoetan Motor Repoeblik Indonesia (DAMRI). It was tasked to "operate land transportation by buses, trucks and other types of motor vehicles". DAMRI has played an active role during
572-644: The Indonesian National Revolution , especially during the resistance against the Dutch military aggressions . In 1961, DAMRI was reorganized as a General Director Board ( Indonesian : Badan Pimpinan Umum, BPU ). In 1965 the DAMRI BPU became a State Corporation ( Indonesian : Perusahaan Negara, PN ), and in 1982 it was reorganized as a public corporation. On 8 June 2023, Perum PPD , an Indonesian statutory corporation that moves in
616-731: 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
660-420: 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
704-493: 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
748-597: 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
792-872: The Jabodetabek Transportation Management Board (BPTJ) planned 12 bus routes from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to some hotels in Jakarta. Perum DAMRI will be operating one routes, which is Amaris Hotel Thamrin City – SHIA. City bus transport is a mode of transportation inside the city with a specified route. The service ranges into routes in cities, capital cities, provinces or districts. The service extends into in large Indonesian cities such as Medan, Batam, Padang, Palembang, Bandar Lampung, Greater Jakarta, Bandung (Trans Bandung Raya), Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Semarang, Jember, Surabaya, Denpasar ( Trans Sarbagita ), Makassar, Kendari and Manado. In
836-666: 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
880-565: 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
924-526: The Metrotrans brand. In the near future, more electric bus for Transjakarta will be tested by DAMRI. This business unit, which is transferred from Perum PPD, connects several gated communities in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) with the Jakarta city center. Some routes are branded as TransJabodetabek or Jabodetabek Residence Connexion (JR Connexion). The current fleet is Hino RK8 JSKA-NHU R260, where some of them were previously used or originally planned as
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#1732773049782968-688: 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
1012-663: 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
1056-539: 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,
1100-622: 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
1144-470: The Zhongtong units were ceased, and replaced by newer units owned by Perum PPD (in white-blue livery). Since the merger with DAMRI, all of PPD's fleets were automatically transferred to DAMRI, which includes Hino RK8 JSKA-NHU R260 and the newer Zhongtong units. On 22 December 2023, DAMRI officially launched 26 units of Skywell NJL6126BEV low-floor electric bus for non-BRT feeder routes, operating under
1188-616: 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
1232-488: The area. A number of national parks exist in the area such as Karimunjawa . The Thousand Islands are located north of the national capital Jakarta , and are the city's only regency . The area around the Java Sea is also a popular tourist destination. Scuba diving offers a chance to explore and photograph underwater caverns , wrecks , coral , sponges , and other marine life. Perum DAMRI DAMRI Public Corporation ( Indonesian : Perusahaan Umum DAMRI ;
1276-402: 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,
1320-866: The establishment of two enterprises during the Japanese occupation of Java : the Java Transportation Enterprise ( Japanese : ジャワ運輸事業社 , Hepburn : Jawa Un'yu Jigyōsha , Nihon-shiki : Zyawa Un'yu Zigyôsya ) for freight logistics, and the Automobile Board ( Japanese : 自動車総局 , Hepburn : Jidōsha Sōkyoku , Nihon-shiki : Zidôsha Sôkyoku ) for passenger transport. After Indonesia proclaimed independence in 1945 , Java Transportation Enterprise changed its name to Djawatan Pengangkoetan (Transport Enterprise) and Automobile Board changed its name to Djawatan Angkoetan Darat (Land Transport Enterprise) as both enterprises were taken over by
1364-481: 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
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1408-427: The forests are still thick. Pioneer transport is an assignment from the government to meet the community's need for transportation so that children can go to school, logistics costs can be reduced, and produce can be distributed. Some routes served are: DAMRI also serves tourism transport , using various sizes of bus. The goal is to support the accessibility of tourism sites across Indonesia that have been included on
1452-710: 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
1496-470: The latest, Imperial Suite (using double-decker bus ). Some are: Inter-country transport is a mode of transportation from one city to another, across country borders. DAMRI operates inter-country transport across the Indonesia-Malaysia border, serving a route between Pontianak, Indonesia to Kuching, Malaysia. DAMRI has also opened a new service from Pontianak to Brunei Darussalam. DAMRI
1540-501: 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
1584-554: 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
1628-477: The past, DAMRI operated 66 Zhongtong LCK6180GC Doosan CNG Euro V articulated buses (in red-orange-yellow livery) for Transjakarta . Perum DAMRI also operated 21 INKA Inobus Cummins ATC 320 CNG Series, which are now retired for its contract period is over. Main corridors that were served were Corridor 5 (Kampung Melayu-Ancol) Corridor 8 (Harmoni-Lebak Bulus), Corridor 9 (Pluit-Pinang Ranti) and Corridor 10 (PGC-Tanjung Priok). As of January 2021, all operations of
1672-547: 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
1716-608: 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
1760-557: 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
1804-456: 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
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1848-503: The transportation sector, specifically land transportation in Jakarta and areas surrounding the city, was merged into DAMRI. Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir stated, that the merge was to prevent the overlap of Indonesia's national transportation service, as Perum PPD itself has already expanded its service to Bali , as the operator of Trans Sarbagita transit bus system. DAMRI serves in some types of services. The services that are served by DAMRI are: Airport transport
1892-771: Was Djawatan Angkoetan Motor Repoeblik Indonesia , lit. Motor Transport Enterprise of the Republic of Indonesia) is an Indonesian state-owned bus operator. Under further development as a public company, the name DAMRI is still used as a brand mark of this state-owned company that still carries out passenger and cargo transport using buses and trucks. DAMRI has a service network that spreads nearly throughout all regions of Indonesia. In its business activities, DAMRI provides city transport, transport within province, intercity transport, airport transport, tourism transport, logistics transport, transport to isolated areas and inter-country transport. DAMRI's history officially began in 1943, with
1936-563: 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
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