Bekasi
Bekasi | |
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City of Bekasi Kota Bekasi | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Sundanese | ᮘᮨᮊᮞᮤ |
UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) | |
Area code | (+62) 21 |
Vehicle registration | B |
Website | bekasikota.go.id |
Bekasi (Indonesian pronunciation:
Bekasi is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being the capital city of the
Economy
Bekasi has already grown to become one of the main centres of growth in Jabodetabek. The city accounts for 2.11% of total national GDP.[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
Bekasi is one of the most promising property markets in
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 include Metropolitan 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 as Santika, Horison, Harris, Aston Imperial, Amaris, Amaroossa and Tune Hotel.
Infrastructure
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
Bekasi is connected by the
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
A double track railway connecting Manggarai to Cikarang serves the city.[9] Beside a double track railway, the government also built a 17.9 km light rail transit line connecting East Bekasi-Cawang-Dukuh Atas across Greater Jakarta.[10]
Transport
At present, rapid transit in Bekasi across Greater Jakarta consists of rail KRL Commuterline, Jabodebek LRT, and a bus rapid transit TransJakarta.
KRL Commuterline's
Jabodebek LRT serving on Bekasi Line which 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. The
The main bus terminal is Terminal Bekasi, located in East Bekasi. The other terminals are Pondok Gede, Harapan Indah and Kayuringin.
Hydrology
The City of Bekasi is traversed by the main river, the Kali 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 the Tarum Barat irrigation canals used 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 the Bekasi 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
The 2020 Census of Bekasi's population was 2,543,676,[2] but according to the official estimates for mid 2023 this had risen to 2,627,207.[1] Bekasi is inhabited by many different ethnic groups, mostly Sundanese, Betawi and Javanese descent. Sundanese are the largest minority as well as other minorities include Minangkabau, Bataks, and Chinese.
Most citizens in Bekasi adhere to Islam. Other religions include Christianity (
.Sport
Bekasi was the home base of the football team
Administrative Districts
Bekasi City is divided into twelve
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 | 254,110 | Jatiwaringin | 5 | 17411 - 17413 |
32.75.10 | Jatisampurna | 20.19 | 103,715 | 123,924 | 131,290 | Jatisampurna | 5 | 17432 - 17435 |
32.75.12 | Pondok Melati | 11.02 | 128,934 | 131,122 | 132,560 | Jatrirahaya | 4 | 17414, 17415, 17431 |
32.75.09 | Jatiasih | 24.26 | 198,444 | 247,362 | 265,300 | Jatiasih | 6 | 17421 - 17426 |
32.75.07 | Bantargebang | 19.24 | 95,845 | 107,216 | 111,440 | Bantargebang | 4 | 17151 - 17154 |
32.75.11 | Mustikajaya | 24.76 | 159,773 | 213,515 | 233,680 | Mustikajaya | 4 | 17155 - 17158 |
32.75.01 | Bekasi Timur (East Bekasi) |
14.63 | 247,357 | 257,025 | 261,480 | Bekasijaya | 4 | 17111 - 17113 |
32.75.05 | Rawalumbu | 16.85 | 208,334 | 220,699 | 225,790 | Bojong Rawalumbu | 4 | 17114 - 17117 |
32.75.04 | Bekasi Selatan (South Bekasi) |
15.81 | 203,654 | 210,805 | 214,220 | Pekayonjaya | 5 | 17141 - 17148 |
32.75.02 | Bekasi Barat (West Bekasi) |
14.90 | 272,557 | 281,681 | 286,110 | Bintara | 5 | 17133 - 17145 |
32.75.06 | Medansatria | 13.21 | 161,162 | 162,119 | 163,380 | Medansatria | 4 | 17131 - 17133, 17143 |
32.75.03 | Bekasi Utara (North Bekasi) |
20.80 | 308,593 | 337,013 | 347,840 | Perwira | 6 | 17121 - 17125, 17142 |
Totals | 213.12 | 2,334,871 | 2,543,676 | 2,627,207 | 56 |
Climate
Bekasi has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to Köppen 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 | |||||||||||||
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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
- Chairil Anwar's poem Karawang-Bekasi (1948).
- Pramoedya Ananta Toer's novel Di Tepi Kali Bekasi (1951) is set mainly in Bekasi.
People from Bekasi
Notable people from Bekasi include:
- Adixi Lenzivio: football player
- Luitenant der Chinezen Khouw Tian Sek: landlord, patriarch of the Khouw family of Tamboen
- Shella Devi Aulia: badminton player
- 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
- Brunei Darussalam
References
- ^ a b c d Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kota Bekasi Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3275)
- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ http://www.bekasikota.go.id Sejarah Kota Bekasi
- ^ http://properti.kompas.com Pasar "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://www.lamudi.co.id/ Mal Grand Metropolitan Bekasi Resmi Dibuka
- ^ https://www.republika.co.id/berita/en/national-politics/18/09/12/pewnut414-50-percent-of-jakartacikampek-elevated-toll-road-completed 50 percent of Jakarta-Cikampek elevated toll road completed
- ^ Economy in brief: Construction of DDT to finish by 2020
- ^ http://www.cnnindonesia.com Bos Adhi Karya yakin Proyek LRT Bantu Kurangi Macet Jakarta
- ^ a b "Pemerintah Kota Bekasi - kondisi geografis wilayah kota bekasi". www.bekasikota.go.id. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "PCB Persipasi", Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas (in Indonesian), 2022-02-15, retrieved 2022-03-19
- ^ Stadion Patriot Kembali Jadi Kandang Bhayangkara FC
- ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ "Climate: Bekasi". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
External links
- Bekasi travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Bekasi local government website (in Indonesian)