Jakarta Map

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Map based on the free editable OSM map openstreetmap.org.

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Description: Author: Ontheworldmap.com
Map based on the free editable OSM map openstreetmap.org.

Description: Author: Ontheworldmap.com
Map based on the free editable OSM map openstreetmap.org.

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Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java island, it serves as the country's economic, cultural, and political center. The city is officially designated as a special administrative region (DKI Jakarta).

The city covers an area of approximately 661.5 square kilometers and has a population of over 11 million people (2020), making it the most populous city in Southeast Asia and in the Southern Hemisphere. The greater metropolitan area, known as Jabodetabek, is home to more than 31 million people.

Jakarta was formerly known as Batavia during the Dutch colonial period. The city was established in the 4th century as a port settlement called Sunda Kelapa. It became an important trading hub for the Dutch East India Company during the colonial era.

The city's economy is primarily based on finance, banking, and trade. It houses the Indonesia Stock Exchange and most of Indonesia's largest corporations and financial institutions. Jakarta contributes to approximately 17% of Indonesia's total GDP.

Major landmarks include the National Monument (Monas), Istiqlal Mosque (the largest mosque in Southeast Asia), and Jakarta Cathedral. The city also features numerous shopping centers, including Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia.

The transportation system includes the TransJakarta bus rapid transit system, MRT Jakarta (Mass Rapid Transit), and LRT (Light Rail Transit). The city is served by two major airports: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate with significant rainfall throughout the year. Jakarta faces serious environmental challenges, including air pollution, traffic congestion, and land subsidence, with some parts of the city sinking at a rate of 25 centimeters per year. The city is also prone to flooding during the rainy season.

In 2019, the Indonesian government announced plans to relocate the capital to East Kalimantan, though Jakarta will remain the country's economic and commercial center. The new capital city is planned to be named Nusantara.

The city is divided into five administrative municipalities and one administrative regency. It is home to numerous universities, including the University of Indonesia, and hosts various cultural institutions such as the Jakarta History Museum and the National Museum of Indonesia.

The Facts:
Island: Java.
Region: Java.
Province: Special Capital Region of Jakarta.
Population: ~ 11,000,000.
Metropolitan population: ~ 35,000,000.

Districts: Tanah Abang, Menteng, Senen, Johar Baru, Cempaka Putih, Kemayoran, Sawah Besar, Gambir, Penjaringan, Pademangan, Tanjung Priok, Koja, Kelapa Gading, Cilincing, Pasar Rebo, Ciracas, Cipayung, Makasar, Kramat Jati, Jatinegara, Duren Sawit, Cakung, Pulo Gadung, Matraman, Jagakarsa, Pasar Minggu, Cilandak, Pesanggrahan, Kebayoran Lama, Kebayoran Baru, Mampang Prapatan, Pancoran, Tebet, Setiabudi, Kembangan, Kebon Jeruk, Palmerah, Grogol Petamburan, Tambora, Taman Sari, Cengkareng, Kalideres.

Main sights: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, National Monument, Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum, Museum Bank Indonesia, Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam, Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa, Luar Batang Mosque, Cagar Budaya Rumah Si Pitung dan Masjid Al Alam, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Merdeka Palace, National Museum of Indonesia.