Jakarta

Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Indonesia

People from Jakarta are called:

Male/General:

Jakartan

Pronunciation:

/dʒəˈkɑːrtə/

Quick Facts

Population:
10,562,088 (2024 est.)
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Old Javanese 'Jayakarta', meaning 'victorious fortress'. The demonym is 'Jakartan'.

About Jakarta

  • Capital and largest city of Indonesia.
  • Most populous city in Southeast Asia.
  • Major economic, cultural, and political center.
  • Facing challenges with traffic congestion and subsidence.
  • Indonesia plans to relocate capital to Nusantara in East Kalimantan.

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