Haven’t you heard of Legok? It is a town and administrative district in Tangerang Regency. Legok lies in Banten Province on Java. But there are multiple places called Legok in Indonesia. So let’s focus on the Legok in Tangerang Regency for this story.
Legok covers 37.28 square kilometers. That is about 14.39 square miles. In mid-2023, its population was estimated. It had 124,324 residents at that time.
In 2010, the census recorded 98,171 people living here. By 2020, that number had risen to 118,391. This shows a steady increase in population. The official mid-2023 estimate confirms this growth. It shows 63,502 males and 60,822 females.
The administrative center for Legok is Caringin. Legok District is divided into smaller areas. These include the town of Babakan and ten villages. All share the postcode 15820.
Let us explore these communities within Legok further. Caringin has an area of 2.26 square kilometers. Its estimated population in mid-2023 was 12,019. Serdang Wetan covers 3.23 square kilometers. It had about 15,313 residents. Babat spans 4.08 square kilometers with 9,094 people. Ciangir is 3.57 square kilometers in size hosting 7,121 residents.
Legok town itself occupies 2.43 square kilometers. Approximately 14,607 people call it home. Palasari is quite expansive at 4.82 square kilometers. The population here totals 12,837. Bojongkamal has a population of 7,754. Its area covers 3.29 square kilometers. Rancagong is one of the larger villages. It stretches across 5.54 square kilometers. About 14,773 people reside here. Kemuning is a smaller village with 8,847 residents. Its area is 2.48 square kilometers. Babakan covers 1.97 square kilometers and has 14,386 residents. Cirarab is 3.60 square kilometers and is home to 7,573 people.
These numbers paint a vivid picture of Legok. It is a growing and diverse district. Each village contributes to the character of the region.
Legok’s location is strategic within Banten Province. It links Tangerang Regency to other key areas in Java. The increase in population reflects its appeal. More people are choosing Legok as their home.
The local government continues to manage its growth. They strive to maintain a balance. The balance involves preserving its unique identity. The district also needs to accommodate new residents. Legok represents a blend of tradition and progress. It is an administrative district with a growing population.