Sawah Besar

Sawah Besar district extends across 5.42 square kilometers and contains five urban villages including Mangga Dua Selatan, Karang Anyar, and Pasar Baru.

The district evolved from marshlands in the late 17th century into agricultural fields, later becoming part of the Weltevreden colonial administrative center.

The district houses major religious structures including 46 mosques, 62 prayer rooms, 43 Protestant churches, and the prominent Jakarta Cathedral.

The area connects to multiple railway stations including Sawah Besar, Mangga Dua Besar, Juanda, Rajawali, and Jayakarta for efficient transportation access.

This central district maintains records of 127,831 residents with a density of 23,585 people per square kilometer as of 2021.

GPS coordinates: -6.16030,106.81920

Latest update: March 13, 2025 05:02