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Jakarta
Indonesia · CGK
Vast Indonesian capital of malls, traffic, and street food.
About
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world by area. By population, Greater Jakarta is the most populous urban area in the world with a population of over 40 million. Jakarta is Indonesia's political, economic, and cultural centre and contains many national institutions, corporate headquarters, and the secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Source: Wikipedia — Jakarta (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · good
- nightlife · good
- shopping · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan86°F28d wet
- Feb85°F27d wet
- Mar87°F29d wet
- Apr88°F27d wet
- May89°F24d wet
- Jun88°F21d wet
- Jul89°F14d wet
- Aug90°F13d wet
- Sep91°F16d wet
- Oct91°F22d wet
- Nov89°F26d wet
- Dec87°F26d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Authentic Ubud Experience with French Speaking GuideFrom $114 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Volcano and Domas Crater of Hot Stony Bubble from Jakarta LunchFrom $143 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jakarta Private City Tour with Obama School visitFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Purifications at Beji Griya WaterfallsFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 Day Motorcycle Tour To Citorek Banten West Of JavaFrom $184 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & SouvenirFrom $70 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), about 14 mi away.
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