Cipulir, subdistrict in South Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia
Cipulir is a neighborhood in the Kebayoran Lama district of South Jakarta featuring simple houses and narrow streets lined with shops and markets. The area includes several schools, mosques, middle-income housing complexes, and lies near the Kali Pesanggrahan river, which causes flooding during heavy rains.
Cipulir began as a small farming and trading area and gradually developed into a busy residential neighborhood. Over time, people from various parts of Indonesia moved here, contributing to the area's diversity and growth.
Cipulir is a neighborhood home to people from many backgrounds including Betawi, Javanese, Sundanese, Chinese, and other communities who have settled here. Daily life centers on local markets, small shops, and neighbors gathering together, especially on weekends and during community events.
The area is accessible by buses, minibuses, taxis, and motorcycles along main roads like Jalan Ciledug Raya and near the Kebayoran train station. Be aware that flooding occurs during heavy rains, especially near the markets and lower-lying streets.
The neighborhood once had several movie theaters including the popular Cipulir 21, but most closed as newer cinemas opened elsewhere, and one called Mahkota burned down years ago. Today, the remaining theaters Cahaya and Pelangi struggle to stay open, reminding visitors of the area's former entertainment culture.
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