Parung, Administrative district in Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia.
Parung is an administrative district in Bogor Regency, West Java, located at an elevation of around 96 meters. It comprises nine villages spread across approximately 26 square kilometers, with Pasar Parung market serving as the central commercial hub.
The area grew around Pasar Parung market, which became a major trading center for the district. An ancient tree called Pohon Jubleg stands as a silent witness to the region's long history of settlement and commerce.
The name Parung comes from a Sundanese word meaning "gorge" and reflects the area's natural landscape. In different villages, people speak either Sundanese or Betawi dialect, which shapes the local character of each community.
The district is easy to navigate and consists of nine villages sharing postal code 16330. Visiting the famous fish market early in the morning offers the best experience, as most activity happens then.
Pasar Parung is Indonesia's largest ornamental fish market, making this place the country's premier hub for aquarium fish. Traders and collectors from across the nation regularly come here to buy and sell rare and popular species.
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