Tangerang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tangerang
City
City of Tangerang Kota Tangerang
Other transcription(s)
• Chinese	当格朗 (Simplified) 當格朗 (Traditional)
• Pinyin	Dāng gé lǎng
• Sundanese	ᮒᮍᮨᮛᮀ
• Pegon	تڠيراڠ
Alam Sutera CBD Boen Tek Bio temple in Pasar Lama Al-Azhom Grand Mosque Tangerang City Mall Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s):  Kota Penerbangan (City of Aviation)
Motto(s):  Bhakti Karya Adhi Kerta Rahardja (Carry on the work by devotion towards prosperity)
Location within Banten
Tangerang Location in Java Show map of Java Tangerang Location in Indonesia Show map of Indonesia
Country	Indonesia
Region	Java
Province	Banten
Formation	28 February 1993
Government
• Body	Tangerang City government
Area
• Total	164.55 km2 (63.53 sq mi)
Population  (mid 2023 estimate)
• Total	1,912,679
• Density	11,623.7/km2 (30,105.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time)
Postcodes	15xxx and 19xxx
Area code	(+62) 21
Vehicle registration	B

Tangerang is a large city in the Banten province of Indonesia. It's located right next to Jakarta, the capital city. Tangerang is the biggest city in Banten by population. It is also the sixth largest city in Indonesia, if you don't count Jakarta.

The city covers about 164.55 square kilometers. In 2023, about 1.9 million people lived there. Tangerang is not just a place where people sleep after working in Jakarta. It has many factories and business areas. Because it's close to Jakarta and has good roads, many people want to live or invest here.

Tangerang and its neighbor, South Tangerang, have many new areas built by big developers. These areas, like BSD City and Alam Sutera, are now important centers for business, shopping, and education.

Tangerang is also home to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. This is Indonesia's main airport and serves the Jakarta area. The city is a big industrial hub on Java island, with over 1,000 factories. Many global companies have their plants here. Tangerang is usually hot and humid. Some parts of the city are swamps, especially near the airport. It also has the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, which is Indonesia's largest convention center.

Because Jakarta has grown so much, Tangerang has become part of its big urban area. Many people who live in Tangerang travel to Jakarta for work. Many modern neighborhoods have been built in Tangerang. These areas have their own shopping malls, private schools, and shops. The government is also building more toll roads to help with traffic.

Some big companies, like Unilever Indonesia, have moved their offices to Tangerang. They do this to avoid the heavy traffic and crowds in Jakarta.

History of Tangerang

How Tangerang Began

Long ago, in 1668, the Sultan of Banten created a large area west of the Untung Jawa River. He moved many people there to live. The Sultan appointed two leaders, Raden Sena Pati and Kyai Demang. But he later removed them from power.

Dutch East Indies army in Tangerang, around 1946

Later, a new leader named Kyai Dipati Soera Dielaga became the ruler of Tangerang. He and his son asked for protection from the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They were given land on the east side of the river. When Banten attacked, Soeradilaga helped the VOC fight them off. Because of his help, he was given the special title Raden Aria Suryamanggala.

In 1684, Tangerang officially became part of the VOC's territory. This meant Banten could not control Tangerang anymore. The VOC built guard posts along the Tangerang river to protect against attacks. One of these posts became a strong fort. People started calling Tangerang "the Citadel" because of this fort. However, by 1812, the fort was no longer taken care of and fell apart.

Recent History of the City

In October 1945, a Muslim group called Laskar Hitam was formed in Tangerang. They wanted to create an Islamic nation in Indonesia. This group later joined a rebel movement.

Tangerang officially became its own city on February 27, 1993. Before that, it was just an administrative area within the larger Tangerang Regency. In 2007, the city government asked its employees to follow Islamic dress codes.

Geography of Tangerang

Situ Gintung reservoir near Cisadane river, Tangerang, around 1940

Tangerang City is in the northwest part of Banten Province. It is located on the north side of Java Island. The city covers an area of 164.55 square kilometers.

Tangerang borders Tangerang Regency to the west and north. To the south, it borders South Tangerang. To the east, it borders Jakarta.

The Cisadane River flows through Tangerang City. This river is a very important part of the city's identity. The river starts in the mountains of Mount Salak and Mount Pangrango in Bogor.

Land Features

Most of Tangerang City is low-lying land, about 10 to 30 meters above sea level. The northern part of the city is flatter, around 10 meters high. The southern part is a bit higher, about 30 meters above sea level.

The land in Tangerang is mostly flat. Only a small part in the south has a slight slope.

Weather in Tangerang

Tangerang has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's hot and humid all year round. It has moderate rain from May to October. From November to April, it gets heavy rainfall.

Economy of Tangerang

Industrial complex in Tangerang

Tangerang is a major center for factories and industries on Java island. It has more than 1,000 factories. Many international companies have their production plants in this city.

As Jakarta's economy grows, Tangerang has become a popular place for companies to build offices. This is because land prices are lower and it's less crowded than Jakarta. Alam Sutera has a notable central business district. It includes offices, business centers, apartments, and schools. Big companies like Kino Group and Alfamart have their main offices here. Other business areas nearby include Lippo Karawaci and Gading Serpong.

Garuda Indonesia and Sriwijaya Air have their main offices at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. There are also plans to develop Tangerang New City into a modern industrial area. It will focus on electronics, construction materials, automotive, and machinery.

Office and apartment towers in Karawaci, Tangerang

People of Tangerang

A man praying in Boen Tek Bio temple, Pasar Lama

Tangerang has a large community of Chinese Indonesians. Many of them are from a group called Cina Benteng. These are people of Chinese heritage who have lived in the Tangerang area for centuries.

Many old parts of Tangerang have Chinese districts. Here you can find Chinese food and cultural items. Historically, many Benteng Chinese people worked in farming and raising animals.

Because many new towns have grown around Jakarta, Tangerang is now home to people from all over Indonesia. Some well-known planned towns and housing areas in the city include Alam Sutera, Lippo Village, Banjar Wijaya, and Modernland.

Getting Around Tangerang

Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link EA203 at the Batu Ceper railway station.

Tangerang is connected to the main Trans-Java Toll Road. Here are some important roads and highways in the city:

• Main Roads: Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Jl. MH Thamrin, Jl. Daan Mogot, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto, Jl. Ciledug Raya.
• Highways: Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road, Tangerang-Merak Toll Road, Cengkareng-Batuceper-Kunciran Toll Road, Prof. Sedyatmo Toll Road (airport toll road).

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Terminal 1

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the main airport for Jakarta and Tangerang. You can take air-conditioned public buses from the airport to Jakarta.

Tangerang-Toll interchange

The Jakarta–Merak Toll Road and Cengkareng-Batuceper-Kunciran Toll Road connect Tangerang to Jakarta and nearby cities.

The KRL Commuterline train service connects Tangerang stations like Batu Ceper and Tangerang to Duri in Jakarta. From Duri, you can connect to other parts of Jabodetabek. The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link also stops at Batu Ceper Station. This gives direct access to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

In the future, Tangerang City will have Phase 3 of the Jakarta MRT. This new train line will run from Cikarang to Balaraja. Phase 3B will go through Tangerang City along the Jakarta-Merak Toll Road. This will make it much easier to travel and help the area grow.

• Planned MRT Stations in Tangerang:
• EW | Cikokol: This station will serve the busy Cikokol area.
• EW | Kebon Nanas: This station will connect a growing residential and business area.
• EW | Panunggangan: This station will help people travel to important places in and outside Tangerang.
• EW | Kunciran: This station will improve access to nearby industrial and living areas.
• EW | Hasyim Ashari: This station will provide access to schools and shops.
• EW | Karang Tengah: This station will improve travel options for residents.

Construction for Jakarta MRT phase 3 is planned to start in 2024.

Other public transport options include:

• The Transjakarta Corridor 13 bus service.
• The Transjakarta Corridor T11 bus service.
• Feeder buses from Transjakarta serve areas like Bumi Serpong Damai.
• Private shuttle buses connect Jakarta to residential areas like Lippo Karawaci.
• The "Tayo" Trans Kota Tangerang Corridor 3 bus service.

Several taxi companies operate in the city, like Express Taxi and Blue Bird. Tangerang is also working on a new traffic system called Intelligent Transport System (ITS). This system uses cameras to manage traffic and reduce congestion.

Places to Visit in Tangerang

Al-A'zhom Mosque

Al-Azhom Grand Mosque is a large mosque in Tangerang. It opened in 2003 and is the biggest mosque in Banten province. It can hold up to 15,000 people, making it one of the largest mosques in the world.

Benteng Heritage Museum

Interior of Benteng Heritage Museum

The Benteng Heritage Museum is a historic house that was turned into a museum. It was opened on November 11, 2011. The museum shows artifacts and cultural items related to the history of Tangerang's Chinese community.

Boen Tek Bio Temple

Boen Tek Bio is the oldest Chinese temple in Tangerang. Its history goes back to 1684.

Kali Pasir Mosque

Kali Pasir Mosque is the oldest mosque in Tangerang City, built in 1700. It is located near the Cisadane river, in a Chinese neighborhood, and has Chinese-style designs.

Education in Tangerang

Pelita Harapan University

Tangerang has many schools and colleges, from kindergarten to university. Besides government schools, there are many private schools, such as:

• BPK Penabur Kota Tangerang
• Sekolah Dian Harapan, Lippo Village
• Sekolah Harapan Bangsa, Modernland
• Sekolah Yadika 3 (Elementary, Middle, High School), Karang Tengah
• Sekolah Yadika 4 (Vocational High School), Karang Tengah
• SMK Bhakti Anindya

The city is also home to several universities:

• Pelita Harapan University @ Lippo Village, Karawaci
• BINUS University Alam Sutera Campus
• Bunda Mulia University Alam Sutera Campus
• Muhammadiyah University Tangerang
• Swiss German University Alam Sutera Campus

Sister Cities

• Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

See also

In Spanish: Tangerang para niños