Jakarta, Administrative capital region in western Java, Indonesia
The region spans 661.5 square kilometers across six districts, containing the central government institutions, foreign embassies, and financial headquarters of Indonesia.
The area transformed from a Dutch colonial center named Batavia in 1619 to Jakarta in 1949, marking Indonesia's independence from Netherlands rule.
The region combines Javanese traditions with influences from Chinese, Arab, and European communities, reflected in local architecture, food, and ceremonies.
The administrative region operates an integrated transportation system including buses, trains, and the Mass Rapid Transit connecting northern and southern districts.
The territory maintains a special administrative status, functioning both as a province and as the national capital of Indonesia.
Location: Indonesia
Inception: June 22, 1527
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Part of: Jabodetabek
Shares border with: Banten, West Java
Address: Jakarta, Indonesia 19110–19130 Jakarta
Website: https://jakarta.go.id
GPS coordinates: -6.17500,106.82750
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Photo license: CC BY-SA 2.0
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National Monument of Indonesia
59 m
Jakarta International Stadium
6.7 km
Istiqlal Mosque
694 m
Terarium Reptil 2
14.8 km
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
16 km
Jakarta History Museum
4.7 km
National Museum of Indonesia
657 m
Dirgantara Monument
7.8 km
Ancol Dreamland
5.8 km
Nagarakretagama
717 m
Ragunan Zoo
15.2 km
Jakarta Cathedral
892 m
Sea World Indonesia
5.8 km
Selamat Datang Monument
2.3 km
Istana Negara
877 m
Merdeka Palace
657 m
Thamrin Nine
2.7 km
Satriamandala Museum
6.4 km
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
9.2 km
Taman Ismail Marzuki
2.1 km
Youth Pledge Museum
2 km
Jakarta Planetarium
2.1 km
Pancasila Building
679 m
Wayang Museum
4.8 km
Patung Pahlawan
1.2 km
Museum Bank Indonesia
4.5 km
Kota Tua Jakarta
5.2 km
Pasar Senen
1.7 kmReviews
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