Jagakarsa
District in South Jakarta, Indonesia
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::summary District in South Jakarta, Indonesia ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jagakarsa |
| native_name_lang | id |
| settlement_type | District |
| mapframe | yes |
| mapframe-zoom | 11 |
| mapframe-point | none |
| map_caption | Location in South Jakarta |
| mapframe-coordinates | |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Indonesia |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | Jakarta |
| subdivision_type2 | Administrative city |
| subdivision_name2 | South Jakarta |
| leader_title | Camat |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| area_total_km2 | 24.87 |
| elevation_m | 52 |
| population_total | 383,420 |
| population_as_of | 2023 |
| population_density_km2 | 15417 |
| timezone1 | Asia/Jakarta |
| utc_offset1 | +7 |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 12530, 12610, 12620, 12630, 12640 |
| area_code_type | Area code |
| area_code | 021 |
| website | |
| :: |
| name = Jagakarsa | native_name_lang = id | settlement_type = District | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 11 | mapframe-point = none | map_alt = | map_caption = Location in South Jakarta | mapframe-coordinates = | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Indonesia | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Jakarta | subdivision_type2 = Administrative city | subdivision_name2 = South Jakarta | leader_title = Camat | unit_pref = Metric | area_total_km2 = 24.87 | elevation_m = 52 | population_total = 383,420 | population_as_of = 2023 | population_density_km2 = 15417 | timezone1 = Asia/Jakarta | utc_offset1 = +7 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 12530, 12610, 12620, 12630, 12640 | area_code_type = Area code | area_code = 021 | website = Jagakarsa is the southernmost kecamatan or district in the administrative city of South Jakarta, Indonesia. Jagakarsa is bounded by Ciliwung River to the east, Krukut River to the west, and Margasatwa-Sagu-Joe-T.B.Simatupang-Poltangan Road to the north, while the boundary marches with Depok to the south.
As one of the southernmost districts of Jakarta, Jagakarsa has a relatively higher elevation (average 52-meter above sea level) and a cooler climate than the rest of Jakarta (average 25–27-degree Celsius). Jagakarsa has been allotted for water reservoir use, resulting in low footprint for buildings in Jagakarsa and high amount of green area.
History
The oldest part of Jagakarsa formed part of the particuliere land or private domain of Tandjong West. Its first recorded owner was Jan Andries Duurkoop, who bought the estate from an unknown prior owner between 1760 and 1780. Duurkoop utilized the estate as grazing land where he kept about five thousand cattle heads, producing milk and meat for the growing urban settlement of Batavia (now Jakarta). Duurkoop died in 1792; and his widow, Johanna Adriana Christina Duurkoop, remarried to Conraag Johnas, then moved to Japan for the latter's military career. The couple later returned to Batavia, where Conraag Johnas died in 1803. The estate of Tandjong West was inherited by descendants of Johanna Adriana Christina Duurkoop in 1838.
By the early twentieth century, the estate of Tandjong West was owned by a company, N. V. Landbouw Maatschappij Tandjong West, headed by the prominent landlord ('landheer') Tan Liok Tiauw, of the late colonial period.
Cultural significance
Jagakarsa contains the northern portion of the complex of University of Indonesia. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Setu_Babakan.jpg" caption="Welcome sign at Setu Babakan" alt="Tanda selamat datang di Setu Babakan"] ::
The area is also strongly associated with the local Betawi culture of Jakarta, in particular local music. Various Betawi musical genres that thrive in Jagakarsa include Tanjidor, Tari Topeng, Wayang kulit, Gambus ensemble, and Gambang Kromong. Many Betawi kampungs in the locality are also famous for their rebana ensembles, including in the kelurahan or subdistrict of Jagakarsa, Lenteng Agung, and Tanjung Barat.
Lake Babakan and Lake Mangga Bolong are the largest water reservoirs in Jagakarsa, also functioning as recreation areas. Lake Babakan is particularly known for its Betawi people, who used the edges of the lake for fish-farming.
Subdistricts
The district of Jagakarsa is divided into five subdistricts. ::data[format=table] | Name | Postal code | last=Selatan |first=Badan Pusat Statistik Kota Jakarta |title=Kecamatan Jagakarsa Dalam Angka 2024 |url=https://jakselkota.bps.go.id/id/publication/2024/09/26/5eba096a453db30b23f8c2e4/kecamatan-jagakarsa-dalam-angka-2024.html |access-date=2025-08-26 |website=jakselkota.bps.go.id |language=id}} | Population [2023] | |---|---|---|---| | Tanjung Barat | 12530 | 3.65 | 50,573 | | Lenteng Agung | 12610 | 2.28 | 69,704 | | Jagakarsa | 12620 | 4.85 | 82,363 | | Ciganjur | 12630 | 3.51 | 51,672 | | Srengseng Sawah | 12640 | 6.75 | 76,064 | | Cipedak | 12630 | 3.97 | 52,044 | ::
Transportation
The Bogor-Kota line of Jakarta Commuter rail passed through Jagakarsa District.
Rail access to the district is: ::data[format=table]
| Railway line | Railway station |
|---|---|
| Manggarai-Bogor railway (operating) | Tanjung Barat |
| Lenteng Agung | |
| Universitas Pancasila | |
| Tebet-Serpong railway (planned) | Jagakarsa |
| Tanah Baru | |
| :: |
Landmarks
- ÆON Mall Tanjung Barat
- Defunct Rawa Bambu Railway Station. closed in 1996 because of the construction of Jakarta Outer Ring Road section Pondok Pinang – TMII.
- Lenteng Agung railway station
- National Science and Technology Institute
- Northern portion of University of Indonesia
- Pancasila University
- Setu Babakan or Lake Babakan
- Setu Mangga Bolong or Mangga Bolong Lake
- Tanjung Barat Tollgate
- Tanjung Barat railway station
- Tomb of Jagakarsa Prince. Tomb of the local Betawi heroes who defended the area during the 17th century English transitional period. The tomb is sacred for the Betawi people, where the wayang kulit of Betawi is performed during maulid.
References
References
- Rencana Umum Tata Ruang (RUTR) dan Rencana Bagian Wilayah Kota (RBWK) Tahun 1985–2005
- "Sejarah Kota Depok (17): Sejarah Tanjung Barat, Tandjong West Tetangga Depok di Westerweg; Bagaikan Frisia Timur, Howdy!".
- "Gezicht op de toren van landgoed Tanjong West {{!}} Atlas of Mutual Heritage".
- (1932). "Indische landhuizen en hun geschiedenis: Ill., Kt". Kolff.
- (1918). "Korte berichten voor landbouw, nijverheid en handel".
- "Tandjong West Landbouw".
- Adel Pasha. (17 June 2009). "Monografi Kecamatan Jagakarsa". Akumassa.
- Selatan, Badan Pusat Statistik Kota Jakarta. "Kecamatan Jagakarsa Dalam Angka 2024".
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