Cikande

Cikande is an administrative district in Serang, Indonesia, spanning rural and urban areas across thirteen settlements. The area connects to major routes through the Cikande toll gate on the Tangerang-Merak Highway and the Serang-Jakarta main road.

The Cikande War from 1829 to 1830 erupted when Nyimas Gamparan led female warriors against Dutch colonial officials imposing a forced cultivation system in Banten. This uprising represented local resistance to colonial economic policies of the era.

The Patapan archaeological site in Nagara village displays ancient stone structures on a hilltop that once served as worship platforms during the megalithic period. You can observe how these spaces functioned as sacred places within the community's spiritual life.

The district is easy to reach by car or bus since main connections are well developed and pass through several stops. Daytime travel is advisable, as roads are less lit at night.

Two natural lakes, Situ Ciherang and Situ Terate, sit within the district's boundaries and shape the local landscape. These bodies of water follow Sundanese naming conventions that reflect geographical features in the region.