About Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.

• Area: 661.5 km²
• Weather: 27°C, Wind SE at 3 km/h, 75% Humidity
• Population: 9.608 million (2010) United Nations
• Postal Code: 1xxx0
• Colleges and Universities: State University of Jakarta
• Did you know: Jakarta is the seventh-most-populous national capital by population (10,187,595)