Jakarta

Jakarta is Indonesia’s largest city and long-standing national capital, situated on the northwest coast of Java. It is the country’s principal center of government, commerce, and transport.

Java: Java is an Indonesian island that contains the country’s capital region and most of its population. Jakarta occupies Java’s northwest coast, linking the city to the island’s dense settlement and economic networks.
Land subsidence in Jakarta: Land subsidence in Jakarta is the sinking of parts of the city, driven largely by groundwater extraction and building loads. Subsidence worsens flood exposure and damages infrastructure in low-lying districts.
Sunda Kelapa: Sunda Kelapa is the historic port settlement on Jakarta Bay that served the Sundanese kingdom of Sunda. The port preceded the later city and anchored its maritime role.
Presidential Palace, Jakarta: The Presidential Palace in Jakarta is a complex of official residences and offices used by Indonesia’s president. The palace makes Jakarta the visible center of national executive government.
Special Capital Region of Jakarta: The Special Capital Region of Jakarta is Indonesia’s province-level administrative region centered on the city. The city’s municipal identity and provincial boundaries are combined in this special administrative region.
Jakarta floods: Jakarta floods are recurring inundations caused by intense rainfall, river overflow, coastal hazards, and inadequate drainage. The city’s low elevation and river network make flooding a persistent urban risk.
Fatahillah: Fatahillah was a military commander associated with the 1527 conquest of the port of Sunda Kelapa. His victory is commemorated in Jakarta’s traditional founding date and the name Jayakarta.
National Monument (Indonesia): The National Monument is a tower in central Jakarta commemorating Indonesia’s independence struggle. Its prominent place in the city center gives national history a civic landmark.
Jakarta metropolitan area: The Jakarta metropolitan area is the large urban region spanning Jakarta and surrounding parts of Java. Daily travel and economic activity extend far beyond Jakarta’s provincial boundary.
Jakarta seawall: The Jakarta seawall is a planned coastal defense system intended to protect parts of the city from tidal flooding and rising seas. Coastal defenses form part of Jakarta’s response to inundation and land subsidence.

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