Lebak Bulus, subdistrict in South Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia
Lebak Bulus is a neighborhood in the Cilandak district of South Jakarta, composed of residential areas, local markets, shops, and office buildings spread across streets. It features modern infrastructure including the Lebak Bulus MRT station and Terminal Lebak Bulus, along with shopping centers and various residential complexes.
Records of Lebak Bulus date back to the late 1670s, appearing in land ownership documents from 1675. The area was once low, waterlogged land with wide rivers like Grogol and Pesanggrahan that supported many turtles, before it became part of the Cilandak district in 1975.
The name Lebak Bulus comes from the local language and means turtle valley. It reflects how residents perceived their surroundings, naming the place after a natural formation whose shape resembled a turtle shell.
The Lebak Bulus MRT station and Terminal Lebak Bulus provide easy access to different parts of the city and surrounding areas. Local markets, shopping centers like Poin Square, and hotels such as Mercure are located in the area, making it simple to find shopping, dining, and lodging options daily.
The Grogol and Pesanggrahan rivers historically flowed through the area and housed soft-shelled turtles known as labi-labi, creatures that inspired the place's name. This animal heritage remains tied to the current waters of the region through stories passed down by residents.
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