Bekasi
Bekasi | |
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| City of Bekasi Kota Bekasi | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| •Sundanese | ᮘᮨᮊᮞᮤ |
View of Bekasi St. Servatius Churchof Kampung Sawah | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Kota Patriot (City of the patriots) | |
| Motto(s): Bekasi Maju, Sejahtera dan Ihsan (Bekasi for the Developed, Prosperous, and Good people) | |
 Location withinWest Java | |
  Bekasi City Location inJava  Bekasi City Location in Indonesia | |
| Coordinates:6°14′06″S106°59′32″E/ 6.2349°S 106.9923°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Java |
| Province |  West Java |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | R. Gani Muhamad(acting) |
| • Vice Mayor | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 213.12 km2(82.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11–81 m (36–265 ft) |
| Population (mid 2023 official estimate) | |
| • Total | 2,513,669 (3rd) |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | UTC+7(Indonesia Western Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 21 |
| Vehicle registration | B |
| Website | bekasikota.go.id |
Bekasi(Indonesian pronunciation:[ˈbəkasi],Sundanese:ᮘᮨᮊᮞᮤ) is the citywith the largest population in the province ofWest Java,Indonesia,located on the eastern border ofJakarta.It serves as acommuter citywithin theGreater Jakarta.According to the 2020 Census byStatistics Indonesia(BPS), Bekasi had 2,543,676 inhabitants.[2]The (revised) official estimate for mid 2023 was 2,513,669.[1]It lies within the largest metropolitan area in Indonesia (Jabodetabek). The city is bordered byBekasi Regency(from which the city was separated administratively on 16 December 1996) to the north and the east,Bogor RegencyandDepokCity to the south, and the city ofEast Jakartato the west.
Bekasi is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being the capital city of theKingdom of Tarumanagara.At that time, the name of Bekasi wasDayeuh SundasembawaorJayagiri.The earliest evidence of its existence dates from the fifth century according to theTugu inscription,which describes the name of two rivers that run through the city, i.e. Candrabhaga and Gomati and one of those rivers, i.e.Candrabhagais the origin of the name Bekasi where the name Candrabhaga evolved into "Bhagasasi" - due to the Sanskrit word candra (which means moon) evolved intoOld Sundaneseword 'sasi' which also means moon - and then the name Bhagasasi was mis-spelt as "Bhagasi", and then the Dutch colonial government also mis-spelt the name Bhagasi as "Bacassie", and finally it became "Bekasi".[3]During theDutch East Indiesperiod, Bekasi was a part ofBataviaresidency. As a dormitory city, many middle class satellite areas have been developed in Bekasi,[4]complete with their own shopping malls, schools, hospitals, club houses,water park,and shuttle bus services tocentral Jakarta.The large number ofmultinational companieshas apparently attracted many expatriates (mainlyJapaneseandKorean) to settle in Bekasi.[5]
Economy
[edit]Bekasi has already grown to become one of the main centres of growth inJabodetabek.The city accounts for 2.11% of total nationalGDP.[6]Recently, many foreigners (mostly Korean,Japanese,and Chinese) have set up their business to take advantage of its dynamism and boost its economy. Bekasi's economy was mainly based on service and manufacturing. Nowadays, Bekasi's economy also supported by services industry.
Commerce
[edit]Bekasi is one of the most promising property markets inJabodetabekbesidesSouth Tangerang,and several high-value developments have transformed its property market. Many of country's big property developers are building apartments, hotels, and shopping malls in the city. In recent years, some residences have developed along the Jatiwarna/Jatibening — East Bekasi toll highway, further to Cibatu in Bekasi Regency. These includeKota Harapan Indah,Summarecon Bekasi,Kemang Pratama and Grand Galaxy City.
Prime business and commercial centres are situated in the western part of city. There are some financial centres, restaurants, and shopping centres along Jalan Ahmad Yani, Jalan Sudirman, Jalan K.H. Noer Alie, and Harapan Indah Boulevard. The largest shopping centre is Grand Metropolitan with over 125,000 m2(1,350,000 sq ft) of floor space.[7] Other shopping centres includeMetropolitan Mall,Summarecon Mal Bekasi, Mal Ciputra Cibubur, Mega Bekasi Hypermall, Grand Galaxy Park, Grand Mall, Blu Plaza, BTC Mall, GP Mall, Bekasi Cyber Park, Plaza Pondok Gede, and Lagoon Avenue. Many hotels developed in Bekasi, such asSantika,Horison, Harris, Aston Imperial, Amaris, Amaroossa andTune Hotel.
Infrastructure
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The development of large scale residential areas and industrial parks in Bekasi has been induced by infrastructure development, especially roads, highways and railways.
Road and highway
[edit]Bekasi is connected by theTrans-Java Toll Road,the main road across Java. There are three expressways connections from theJabodetabekurban area: theJakarta–Cikampek Toll Road,which has three exits in Bekasi; theJakarta Outer Ring Road,which provides access toTangerang,Jakarta andBogor;and the newBekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu Toll Road.In 2019, Jakarta-Cikampek elevated toll road will operate to ease traffic on the current toll road between Cikunir and West Karawang with a total length of 36.4 kilometres.[8]Owing to its location as a satellite city ofJakarta,heavyrush hourtraffic jams have become common on the roads between East Jakarta and Bekasi.
| KM | Toll Road | Toll Gate | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road | Jatibening | Jatibening, Jatiwaringin, Cikunir |
| 12 | Bekasi Barat | Kayuringin, Pekayon,Summarecon Bekasi,Harapan Baru | |
| 16 | Bekasi Timur | Margahayu, Bulak Kapal,Bantar Gebang | |
| 37 | Jakarta Outer Ring Road | Jatiwarna | Jatiwarna, Kranggan,Pondok Gede |
| 41 | Jatiasih | Jatiasih, Cikunir, Jatimekar | |
| 47 | Kalimalang | Kranji, Jakasampurna, Bintara Jaya | |
| 49 | Bintara | Bintara, Bintara Jaya, Harapan Baru (alternative route) | |
| 13 | Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu Toll Road | Jakasampurna | Jakasampurna, Jakasetia, Grand Galaxy City |
Railway
[edit]A double track railway connecting Manggarai to Cikarang serves the city.[9]Beside a double track railway, the government also built a 17.9 kmlight rail transitline connecting East Bekasi-Cawang-Dukuh Atas across Greater Jakarta.[10]
Transport
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At present, rapid transit in Bekasi across Greater Jakarta consists of railKRL Commuterline,Jabodebek LRT,and a bus rapid transitTransJakarta.
KRL Commuterline'sBlue Lineserves from eitherBekasi,Bekasi TimurorKranjitoJakarta Kota(viaPasar Senen/Manggarai) andCikarang.Bekasi Station also serves intercity trains to cities across Java.
Jabodebek LRTserving onBekasi Linewhich serves trips from Dukuh Atas station to Jatimulya station. The distance traveled in this fully-elevated line is 29.54 km.
TransJakarta and the Transjabodetabek premium serves commuters from Harapan Indah, Summarecon Bekasi, Bulak Kapal, and Jatiwarna, as well as the feeder buses from Kemang Pratama and Grand Galaxy City to Jakarta city center. TheTransPatriotoperates a route within the city. Damrishuttle bus serviceis available from theSoekarno–Hatta International Airportto Kayuringin, Harapan Indah and Summarecon Bekasi. Taxis are widely available. The primary means of public transportation is by minibus, calledangkot.They serve certain routes throughout the city.
The main bus terminal is Terminal Bekasi, located in East Bekasi. The other terminals are Pondok Gede, Harapan Indah and Kayuringin.
Hydrology
[edit]The City of Bekasi is traversed by the main river, theKali Bekasi (Bekasi River),along with its tributaries. The Bekasi River originates from the confluence of the Cikeas and Cileungsi rivers, which have their sources in the mountains of Bogor Regency. Surface water in the Bekasi area includes the Bekasi River, several smaller rivers, and theTarum Barat irrigation canalsused for irrigating fields. This water serves as the raw water source for the drinking water needs of the Bekasi region (both the city and the regency) and the DKI Jakarta area. Currently, the surface water condition of the Bekasi River is polluted by industrial waste originating from the southern part of the City of Bekasi (industries located in Bogor Regency).[11]
The City of Bekasi is a part of theBekasi river basin,located in the downstream area of the basin with slopes ranging from 0 to 2% and elevations between 11 meters to 81 meters above sea level. The city of Bekasi is part of the Bekasi river basin and is located in the downstream area of the basin, with a slope ranging from 0 to 2% and elevations between 11 meters to 81 meters above sea level. This topographical condition leads to frequent flooding in many areas of Bekasi, especially during the rainy season, such as in the districts of Jatiasih, East Bekasi, Rawalumbu, South Bekasi, West Bekasi, and Pondok Melati.[11]
Demographics
[edit]The 2020 Census of Bekasi's population was 2,543,676,[2]but according to the revised official estimates for mid 2023 the total had become 2,513,669, a fall of some 30,007.[1]Bekasi is inhabited by many different ethnic groups, mostlySundanese,BetawiandJavanesedescent.Sundaneseare the largest minority as well as other minorities includeMinangkabau,Bataks,andChinese.
Most citizens in Bekasi adhere to Islam. Other religions include Christianity (Roman CatholicismandProtestantism),Hinduism,Buddhism,andConfucianism.
Sport
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Bekasi was the home base of the football teamPCB Persipasi,Bhayangkara F.C.,andBekasi City[12]withPatriot Chandrabhaga Stadiumas the home stadium of the three clubs.[13]
Administrative Districts
[edit]Bekasi City is divided into twelvedistricts('kecamatan'), listed below with their areas and their populations at the 2010 Census[14]and the 2020 Census,[2]together with the official estimates for mid 2023.[1]The table also includes the locations of the district administrative centres, the number of urbanvillages(all classed askelurahan) within each district, and its postal codes.
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of District (kecamatan) |
Area in km2 |
Pop'n 2010 Census |
Pop'n 2020 Census |
Pop'n mid 2023 Estimate |
Admin centre |
No. of kelurahan |
Post codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.75.08 | Pondok Gede | 17.43 | 246,503 | 251,195 | 227,423 | Jatiwaringin | 5 | 17411 - 17413 |
| 32.75.10 | Jatisampurna | 20.19 | 103,715 | 123,924 | 114,108 | Jatisampurna | 5 | 17432 - 17435 |
| 32.75.12 | Pondok Melati | 11.02 | 128,934 | 131,122 | 128,690 | Jatirahayu | 4 | 17414, 17415, 17431 |
| 32.75.09 | Jatiasih | 24.26 | 198,444 | 247,362 | 239,159 | Jatiasih | 6 | 17421 - 17426 |
| 32.75.07 | Bantargebang | 19.24 | 95,845 | 107,216 | 113,988 | Bantargebang | 4 | 17151 - 17154 |
| 32.75.11 | Mustikajaya | 24.76 | 159,773 | 213,515 | 216,604 | Mustikajaya | 4 | 17155 - 17158 |
| 32.75.01 | Bekasi Timur (East Bekasi) |
14.64 | 247,357 | 257,025 | 273,703 | Bekasijaya | 4 | 17111 - 17113 |
| 32.75.05 | Rawalumbu | 16.85 | 208,334 | 220,699 | 222,398 | Bojong Rawalumbu | 4 | 17114 - 17117 |
| 32.75.04 | Bekasi Selatan (South Bekasi) |
15.81 | 203,654 | 210,805 | 214,493 | Pekayonjaya | 5 | 17141 - 17148 |
| 32.75.02 | Bekasi Barat (West Bekasi) |
14.90 | 272,557 | 281,681 | 266,287 | Bintara | 5 | 17133 - 17145 |
| 32.75.06 | Medansatria | 13.21 | 161,162 | 162,119 | 158,729 | Medansatria | 4 | 17131 - 17133, 17143 |
| 32.75.03 | Bekasi Utara (North Bekasi) |
20.81 | 308,593 | 337,013 | 338,087 | Perwira | 6 | 17121 - 17125, 17142 |
| Totals | 213.12 | 2,334,871 | 2,543,676 | 2,513,669 | 56 |
Climate
[edit]Bekasi has atropical monsoon climate(Am) according toKöppen climate classification.The wettest month (highest precipitation) is January, with a precipitation total of 374.0 millimetres (14.72 in), while the driest month (lowest precipitation) is August, with a precipitation total of 55.0 millimetres (2.17 in). (as of 2020)
| Climate data for Bekasi | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.9 (91.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.7 (89.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.2 (79.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.4 (81.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.6 (72.7) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 374 (14.7) |
282 (11.1) |
219 (8.6) |
152 (6.0) |
129 (5.1) |
88 (3.5) |
65 (2.6) |
55 (2.2) |
65 (2.6) |
115 (4.5) |
155 (6.1) |
216 (8.5) |
1,915 (75.5) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[15] | |||||||||||||
In popular culture
[edit]- Chairil Anwar's poemKarawang-Bekasi(1948).
- Pramoedya Ananta Toer's novelDi Tepi Kali Bekasi(1951) is set mainly in Bekasi.
People from Bekasi
[edit]Notable people from Bekasi include:
- Adixi Lenzivio:football player
- Luitenant der ChinezenKhouw Tian Sek:landlord, patriarch of theKhouw family of Tamboen
- Shella Devi Aulia:badminton player
- S. K. Trimurti:government minister,Independenceactivist, writer and journalist
- Tutty Alawiyah:government minister and women's rights advocate
- Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja:badminton player
- Rinov Rivaldy:badminton player
- Zanadin Fariz:football player
- Arapenta Poerba:football player
- Althaf Indie:football player
- Syahwal Ginting:football player
Sister cities/towns
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References
[edit]- ^abcdBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024,Kota Bekasi Dalam Angka 2024(Katalog-BPS 1102001.3275)
- ^abcBadan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^http:// bekasikota.go.idSejarah Kota Bekasi
- ^http://properti.kompasPasar "Middle-up" Bekasi Menggiurkan, Rumah Harga Rp 800 Juta Paling Dicari!
- ^Peter J. Katzenstein, Takashi Shiraishi; Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism; 2006
- ^Jefriando, Maikel."Ekonomi Jakarta Digabung Bekasi, Bogor, dan Tangerang Capai Rp 2.490 T".
- ^https:// lamudi.co.id/Mal Grand Metropolitan Bekasi Resmi Dibuka
- ^https://en.republika.co.id/berita/pewnut414/50-percent-of-jakartacikampek-elevated-toll-road-completed50 percent of Jakarta-Cikampek elevated toll road completed
- ^Economy in brief: Construction of DDT to finish by 2020
- ^http:// cnnindonesiaBos Adhi Karya yakin Proyek LRT Bantu Kurangi Macet Jakarta
- ^ab"Pemerintah Kota Bekasi - kondisi geografis wilayah kota bekasi".bekasikota.go.id.Retrieved2023-11-04.
- ^"PCB Persipasi",Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas(in Indonesian), 2022-02-15,retrieved2022-03-19
- ^Stadion Patriot Kembali Jadi Kandang Bhayangkara FC
- ^Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^"Climate: Bekasi".Climate-Data.org.Retrieved12 November2020.
External links
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Bekasitravel guide from Wikivoyage- Bekasi local government website(in Indonesian)
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