Petojo, Administrative village in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Petojo is an administrative village in Central Jakarta divided into two parts: Petojo Utara in the north and Petojo Selatan in the south. The area sits within the Gambir district and combines residential neighborhoods with small markets and local shops.
The area developed during Jakarta's rapid expansion in the late 19th century, when the city needed new residential zones. The establishment of Petojo was part of this large-scale urban growth that shaped the capital's structure.
Petojo is a Transjakarta bus stop on Jalan Suryopranoto in Petojo Selatan, Gambir, Central Jakarta. It is a transfer point between Corridor 8 and Corridor 3, and it has kept its name since construction. Near the stop is Pasar Petojo Enclek, a market building listed as a cultural heritage site.
Petojo is a Transjakarta bus stop on Jalan Suryopranoto in Petojo Selatan, Gambir, Central Jakarta. It sits on Corridor 8 and serves as a transfer point with Corridor 3, whose buses stop here before heading toward Cideng. The stop has three platform doors on each side, plus two extra doors per side added in early 2024.
The area has clear natural boundaries with Krukut to the north, Kebon Kelapa to the east, and Duri Pulo to the west, making it easy to locate. This geographic arrangement has shaped the identity of the district over time.
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