Asian Network of Major Cities 21

Jakarta is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia, and is one of the 30 provinces in Indonesia which Local Government chaired by a Governor. Jakarta is one of the fast growing cities in Asia. In the 14th century it was named Sunda Kelapa as the port of the Pajajaran Kingdom. In 1961 under Government Regulation No. 2 of 1961 in conjunction with Act No. 2 PNPS 1961 the "Local Government of Special Capital City of Jakarta Raya" was established. Jakarta uniquely is both the seat of national, as well as regional government. Additionally, Jakarta is the social and cultural center of the country with some of the nation's best education, cultural, sport and health facilities. Jakarta is also the principal gateway to Indonesia. Strategically positioned in the Indonesian archipelago, the Capital City provides the country's best transport services by land, air and sea.

Total area ：　650.40ｋm²

Natural environment ：　 Locating on the lowland of the North coast of the Western part of Jaya/facing the Jakarta bay/having many canals and rivers within the city

Climate / annual average temperature / annual average precipitation ：　 Tropical climate/27ºC/2,000mm

Urban problems ：　Poverty/unemployment/security disturbance/public order disruption

Urban planning ：　Community participation in development and empowerment

Ethnicity and language(s) ：　Malay / Indonesian

Population (2009)：　9,220,000

Outline：　 Growing and becoming more strategic place to be central of modern industries and financial services

Major industry and main produce：　 Garment, chemical products, petrochemical products, nonferrous metal, food, beverage, tourism, port services