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==Districts==
==Districts==
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'''Jakarta''' is politically a province called the Jakarta Special Capital Region (Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta). It is administratively divided into 5
named
districts:
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'''Jakarta''' is politically a province called the Jakarta Special Capital Region (Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta). It is administratively divided into 5 districts
(actually, cities)
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{{Regionlist
{{Regionlist
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| region1description= The Heart of Jakarta's Administrative, Government and financial, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the
132 metre
'''Monas''' ('''Mon'''umen '''Nas'''ional) and also the world's largest city square "Lapangan Merdeka". The city is also considered as part of old Jakarta (''Batavia'') which could be recognized by its 2 noticeable colonial building the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both are built in the 19th century. However due to major development within the city, this area is now filled with modern
highrise
infrastructure
such as
office buildings, hotels,
Shopping
centres complex and is also home to Jakarta's famous Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle). It is here that you can find Jakarta's most top exclusive and lifestyle malls, such as Grand Indonesia in the Hotel Indonesia Complex, Senayan Plaza and Senayan city in "Jalan Asia-
Africa
"(Asia-Africa street). Central Jakarta also consist one of the world's largest sporting stadium the "Gelanggang Olahraga Bung Karno" and South-East Asia's largest Mosque the "Istiqal Mosque" and Jakarta's only Gothic Catholic cathedral.
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| region1description= The Heart of Jakarta's Administrative, Government and financial, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the
soaring
'''Monas''' ('''Mon'''umen '''Nas'''ional) and also the world's largest city square "Lapangan Merdeka". The city is also considered as part of old Jakarta (''Batavia'') which could be recognized by its 2 noticeable colonial building the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both are built in the 19th century. However due to major development within the city, this area is now filled with modern
high
rises
for
office buildings, hotels,
shopping
centres complex and is also home to Jakarta's famous Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle). It is here that you can find Jakarta's most top exclusive and lifestyle malls, such as Grand Indonesia in the Hotel Indonesia Complex, Senayan Plaza and Senayan city in "Jalan Asia-
Afrika
"(Asia-Africa street). Central Jakarta also consist one of the world's largest sporting stadium the "Gelanggang Olahraga Bung Karno" and South-East Asia's largest Mosque the "Istiqal Mosque" and Jakarta's only Gothic Catholic cathedral.
| region2name=[[Jakarta/West|West Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Barat'')
| region2name=[[Jakarta/West|West Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Barat'')
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| region2description=This site is also part of the Old Batavia
oldtown
and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown called "'''Glodok'''" area. '''Glodok''' is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, however is rich in street hawker food and Chinese cuisine restaurant as well as old Chinese temples complexes. There are a lot of shopping going on in this area as well, as it is home to Indonesia's largest shopping mall "Mall Taman Anggrek"
(Orchid Garden Mall)
and cheap shopping lanes
could be found in
Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district quarter "Mangga Besar".
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| region2description=This site is also part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown called "'''Glodok'''" area. '''Glodok''' is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, however is rich in street hawker food and Chinese cuisine restaurant as well as old Chinese temples complexes. There are a lot of shopping going on in this area as well, as it is home to Indonesia's largest shopping mall "Mall Taman Anggrek" and cheap shopping lanes
at
Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district quarter "Mangga Besar".
| region3name=[[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'')
| region3name=[[Jakarta/South|South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'')
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| region3description=Jakarta's middle upper class and elite's residential area and
is also
part of Jakarta's business centre. Where you can find upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centre, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas. The Kemang area in South is very popular amongst expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment.
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| region3description=Jakarta's middle upper class and elite's residential area and
a
part of Jakarta's business centre. Where you can find upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centre, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas. The Kemang area in South is very popular amongst expats and locals for its nightlife and entertainment.
| region4name=[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Timur'')
| region4name=[[Jakarta/East|East Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Timur'')
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| region4description=Industrial Quarter of the city, and Location of '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community
rounded
up
as 1
, also crafted good at Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's 2nd airport, Halim Perdanakusuma airport.
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| region4description=Industrial Quarter of the city, and Location of '''Taman Mini Indonesia Indah''' where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community
in
1
park
, also crafted good at Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's 2nd airport, Halim Perdanakusuma airport.
| region5name=[[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Utara'')
| region5name=[[Jakarta/North|North Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Utara'')
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| region5description= Jakarta's main harbor area and
home
to
Jakarta's
only
surviving
old
town area, "'''Jakarta kota tua'''"
. A small area consisting of Dutch colonial buildings, its streets are thronged with hawker food, crafted goods, street performers, artists and Jakartan youths hanging around. This area contains the '''Fatahillah Museum''' or Jakarta History Museum (former old Jakarta town hall), and a number of other museums and cafes converted from old Batavia's offices, banks, warehouses and shops also exist within the old town. Sunda Kelapa harbor, the city's very first foundation is near
kota tua
area. This is also the location of '''The Ancol Bayfront City''' Asia's largest integrated tourism area consisting of the fascinating Dufan theme park, Sea World, art markets, eco parks, shopping malls and beachside entertainment. The beautiful '''Thousand Islands''', which can be accessed through a boat in North Jakarta's dock, are a place where people can escape the city's heavy pollution and enjoy beautiful beaches with marine parks and world-class resorts.
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| region5description= Jakarta's main harbor area and
the
real
home
of
the
old
Batavia
. A small area consisting of Dutch colonial buildings, its streets are thronged with hawker food, crafted goods, street performers, artists and Jakartan youths hanging around. This area contains the '''Fatahillah Museum''' or Jakarta History Museum (former old Jakarta town hall), and a number of other museums and cafes converted from old Batavia's offices, banks, warehouses and shops also exist within the old town. Sunda Kelapa harbor, the city's very first foundation is near
the
area. This is also the location of '''The Ancol Bayfront City''' Asia's largest integrated tourism area consisting of the fascinating Dufan theme park, Sea World, art markets, eco parks, shopping malls and beachside entertainment. The beautiful '''Thousand Islands''', which can be accessed through a boat in North Jakarta's dock, are a place where people can escape the city's heavy pollution and enjoy beautiful beaches with marine parks and world-class resorts.
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'''Satellite cities''': The
Jabotabek
mega
-city
of 30 million includes Jakarta and the following satellite cities:
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'''Satellite cities''': The
Jabodetabek
mega
metropolis
of 30 million
inhabitants
includes Jakarta and the following satellite cities:
* [[Bogor]] - Beautiful palace, world class botany garden, golf course.
* [[Bogor]] - Beautiful palace, world class botany garden, golf course.
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Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, is easier said than done. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street/address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street. Alleys off a main road are often simply notated by Roman numerals, hence a street address like "Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21" means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off or near the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.
Finding places in Jakarta, especially smaller buildings not on the main arteries, is easier said than done. Sometimes, the same name is used for different streets in different parts of the city, and it's often difficult to find the correct street/address without the postal code/region. A sign with a street name facing you indicates the name of the street you are about to enter, not that of the cross street. Alleys off a main road are often simply notated by Roman numerals, hence a street address like "Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21" means house number 21 on alley number 8 (VIII) off or near the main road of Jl. Mangga Besar.
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Fortunately, there is a logic to the name of the street. Outside of the corridors of high rise offices, you basically can find out on what branch of street it is by looking at the name of the streets without the Roman numerals. Most often the name of the neighborhood is the same as the name of the street. Knowing this almost takes you there, but there's a catch! The recently built gated cluster of houses have their own main road that does not follow the convention, even though it is a branch of a specific street! Knowing the name of the cluster would be the best bet in addition to the above rules.
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Fortunately, there is a logic to the name of the street. Outside of the corridors of high rise offices, you basically can find out on what branch of street it is by looking at the name of the streets without the Roman numerals. Most often the name of the neighborhood is the same as the name of the street. Knowing this almost takes you there, but there's a catch! The recently built gated cluster of houses have their own main road that does not follow the convention, even though it is a branch of a specific street! Knowing the name of the
housing
cluster would be the best bet in addition to the above rules.
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Alternatively, if you don't want to waste time, ask for the descriptions/name of nearby buildings, billboards,
colour
of the building/fence and the postal code
of the address
. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people in the street, especially ''ojek'' (motorcycle taxi drivers).
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Alternatively, if you don't want to waste time, ask for the descriptions/name of nearby
landmarks or
buildings, billboards,
color
of the building/fence and
/or
the postal code. If you still cannot find the address, start asking people in the street, especially ''ojek'' (motorcycle taxi drivers).
==Understand==
==Understand==