Jakarta City

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It is centrally located within the country on the
northwest coast of Java Island at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. Jakarta dominates
Indonesians administrative, economy, cultural activities, an is a major commercial and
transportation hub within Asiawith a population of about ! million, Jakarta has more people
than any other cities in Indonesia.
"he climate is hot and humid yearround. #ainfall occurs throughout the year, although it is
the heaviest from $ovember to %ay. "o average annual precipitation in Jakarta is &, '!( mm.
"he city lies on a flat, low plain and is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
)ota is citys oldest commercial area. It is located south of the old *unda )elapa harbour.
+lodok, the south of )ota is a banking, retail and residential neighborhood with a large
Chinese population. %erdeka *,uare with %onas -"he $ational %onument. dominates the
citys central district. *urrounding the s,uare are Istana %erdeka, the presidential palace, the
$ational %useum, and the Isti,lal %os,ue.