South Jakarta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Jakarta
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| Administrative city of South Jakarta Kota Administrasi Jakarta Selatan |
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Sudirman Central Business District skyline at night
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| Country |  Indonesia |
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| Province | Jakarta | |
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| • Total | 141.27 km2 (54.54 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2010 Census)
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| • Total | 2,057,080 | |
| • Density | 14,561.3/km2 (37,713.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (WIB) | |
| Website | selatan.jakarta.go.id | |
South Jakarta (which is Jakarta Selatan in Indonesian) is one of the five special administrative areas that make up Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. Think of it like a big part of a larger city. It's not a completely separate city with its own government, but it's an important section of Jakarta.
In 2010, about 2,057,080 people lived in South Jakarta. This makes it the third most populated administrative area in Jakarta, after East Jakarta and West Jakarta. The main office for South Jakarta is in a place called Kebayoran Baru.
South Jakarta shares its borders with other parts of the region. To the north, it's next to Central Jakarta. To the east, you'll find East Jakarta. If you go south, you'll reach Depok. To the northwest, it borders West Jakarta, and to the west, it's next to Tangerang.
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What is South Jakarta Like?
South Jakarta is known for being a very developed and busy part of the city. After World War II, this area was planned to be a modern "satellite city," especially the Kebayoran Baru area. It was designed with a special look, mixing old and new ideas.
Economy and Business in South Jakarta
South Jakarta is a very successful area compared to other parts of Jakarta. Many people with middle to upper incomes live here. It also has many important business centers. In fact, South Jakarta has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) among all of Jakarta's administrative cities, with a score of 0.833. The HDI is a way to measure how well people are living, looking at things like health, education, and income.
A big part of Jakarta's main business area, called the Central business district, is in Setiabudi, South Jakarta. This includes the famous Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD). SCBD started as a place for services and property investments. Now, it's a very modern area with many different types of buildings and activities all in one place.
How is South Jakarta Divided?
South Jakarta is split into 10 smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own unique features and communities. These districts help manage the different parts of South Jakarta.
Main Districts of South Jakarta
Here are the 10 districts that make up South Jakarta:
- Kebayoran Baru
- Kebayoran Lama
- Pesanggrahan
- Cilandak
- Pasar Minggu
- Jagakarsa
- Mampang Prapatan
- Pancoran
- Tebet
- Setiabudi
Images for kids
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Jakarta skyline at night. Business District area at Jalan Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
See also
In Spanish: Yakarta Meridional para niños
