North Jakarta, Administrative city in North Jakarta, Indonesia.
Description
North Jakarta is an administrative district in the northern part of the Indonesian capital, extending along the coast of the Java Sea. The area includes harbour quarters, residential neighbourhoods and industrial facilities spread between waterways and settlements.
History
The area developed from the 14th century around Sunda Kelapa port, enabling maritime trade with the Spice Islands and China. Dutch colonial rule brought fortifications and warehouses, still visible today in parts of the old harbour quarter.
Culture
The area holds old schooners at Sunda Kelapa harbour, where craftsmen still work following traditional methods. Chinese temples stand beside mosques and churches, while street markets offer spices and seafood from the Java Sea.
Practical
Navigation works best along the coastline or main roads leading south into the city centre. Tanjung Priok serves as a departure point for ferries to the Thousand Islands and other water connections.
Did you know?
The district experiences ongoing land subsidence, so residents regularly raise their houses or reinforce foundations. Some streets already lie below sea level and require dikes and pumping stations to remain dry.
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National Monument of Indonesia
10.2 km
Jakarta International Stadium
4.4 km
Istiqlal Mosque
9.4 km
Jakarta History Museum
9.7 km
National Museum of Indonesia
10.7 km
Ancol Dreamland
7.6 km
Nagarakretagama
10.5 km
Jakarta Cathedral
9.2 km
Sea World Indonesia
6.4 km
Istana Negara
10 km
Merdeka Palace
10.1 km
Pancasila Building
9.5 km
Wayang Museum
9.8 km
Patung Pahlawan
10 km
Museum Bank Indonesia
9.8 km
Kota Tua Jakarta
10 km
Pasar Senen
8.9 kmArjuna Wijaya chariot statue
10.9 km
Maritime Museum
10.2 km
West Irian Liberation Monument
9.1 km
Toko Merah
10 km
Luar Batang Mosque
10.4 km
Fine Art and Ceramic Museum
9.6 km
National Museum of Indonesia
10.7 km
Jakarta International Expo
6.7 km
National Awakening Museum
9.4 km
Taman Prasasti Museum
10.6 km
Ikada Stadium
10.2 km
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