“Ever wondered where Jakarta’s heart beats with a blend of modern life and historical echoes?” That’s Cilandak Barat for you. We’re standing in Cilandak Barat. This subdistrict in South Jakarta holds more than meets the eye.
Cilandak Barat is a part of the Cilandak district. It has a unique story within Jakarta’s sprawling narrative. Historically, the subdistricts here were once tied to Kebayoran Lama, Bogor Regency and Tangerang Regency. Now, Cilandak Barat stands as a vibrant kelurahan.
With a postal code of 12430, Cilandak Barat is more than just a location. It is a community. In 2018, Cilandak Barat had over 62,000 residents living within its 6.08 square kilometers. Imagine over 10,000 people per square kilometer. That is quite a bustling community.
Cilandak Barat shares borders with several other kelurahan. To the north lies Cipete Selatan. Pondok Pinang sits to the west. Cilandak Timur is to the east and Pondok Labu to the south.
This area is home to notable schools. Highscope Indonesia and Jakarta International School are both located here. Cilandak Barat also houses the Talavera office building. The Cilandak Barat subdistrict office is on Terogong Raya street.
Did you know Cilandak falls within South Jakarta? South Jakarta is one of Jakarta’s five administrative cities. It is further divided into districts. Cilandak is one of those districts. Cilandak Barat is one of five kelurahan or subdistricts within Cilandak. The others are Cipete Selatan, Gandaria Selatan, Lebak Bulus and Pondok Labu.
The Krukut River flows along Cilandak’s eastern edge. The Pesanggrahan and Grogol Rivers mark its western boundary. Even with urbanization, these rivers remain a part of Cilandak’s identity.
The Jakarta Outer Ring Road cuts through Cilandak. This provides vital connectivity to the rest of the city. Getting around Cilandak Barat and Jakarta is relatively easy.
BATAN’s nuclear technology research center is near Cilandak Barat. It was established in 1966. Cilandak Town Square is a popular shopping destination. Gereja Paroki St. Stefanus, St. Stephen Parish’s Church, was established in 1977.
Prambors, a commercial radio network, also has a presence here. Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta and SMAN 34 Jakarta are significant educational institutions.
Cilandak Barat represents Jakarta’s evolving story. From its historical roots to its modern-day dynamism, it continues to be a vital part of Jakarta. As we conclude our visit here in Cilandak Barat, you will hopefully carry a deeper understanding of this Jakarta subdistrict.