Batavia, Former colonial capital in Jakarta, Indonesia
The city incorporated a network of canals, warehouses, and fortified structures along the northern coast of Java, stretching across marshlands and hills.
Dutch leader Jan Pieterszoon Coen established Batavia in 1619 on the remains of Jayakarta, making it the central hub of Dutch East India Company.
The city contained distinct neighborhoods for different ethnic groups, including Dutch settlers, Chinese merchants, and local Indonesian communities during colonial rule.
The remnants of colonial architecture remain in Jakarta Old Town, featuring notable structures like the former city hall and maritime museum.
The name Batavia originated from an ancient Germanic tribe, the Batavi, which the Dutch considered their ancestors in the Rhine River region.
GPS coordinates: -6.13484,106.81322
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15
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