Grogol Central Mosque, Grogol, West Jakarta

Grogol Central Mosque serves as a prominent place of worship located in the Grogol subdistrict of West Jakarta City, Indonesia. As a central religious facility, it supports the spiritual life of the local Muslim community in the densely populated area of Grogol, Grogol Petamburan.

Key Highlights

  • Located in Grogol, a triangular-shaped administrative village in West Jakarta, established as a planned suburb in the 1960s.
  • Grogol administrative village has a total area of 1.22 km² (0.47 sq mi).
  • As of 2004, the population of Grogol administrative village was 27,896, with a density of 22,900/km².
  • Grogol Petamburan district, where Grogol is located, has an area of 9.99 km² (3.86 sq mi).
  • The official population estimate for Grogol Petamburan district was 237,367 as of mid-2023.
  • Land use in Grogol Petamburan as of 2004 was primarily for housing (58.0%), offices (12.5%), and parkland (3.8%).
  • The Grogol Petamburan district is bounded by the West Flood Canal to the east, Angke Canal to the west and north, and the Jakarta-Merak Tollway to the south.

Location & Connectivity

Grogol Central Mosque is situated in the Grogol subdistrict, part of the Grogol Petamburan district in West Jakarta. The area is strategically bounded by the West Flood Canal to the east, the Jakarta Inner Ring Road to the west, and Jalan Kyai Tapa to the south, facilitating accessibility within West Jakarta. The wider Grogol Petamburan district is also bordered by the Angke Canal to the west and north, and the Jakarta-Merak Tollway to the south.

Facilities

As a place of worship, the Grogol Central Mosque provides facilities for daily prayers and religious gatherings. Mosques typically include a main prayer hall, and may feature additional spaces for religious education or community activities. The design of mosques often incorporates elements that provide a sense of openness and natural light.

Relevance

Grogol Central Mosque contributes to the urban fabric of West Jakarta by providing essential religious infrastructure for the Muslim population in the Grogol area. Its presence supports community cohesion and serves as a focal point for religious observances and potentially for social and educational programs. Places of worship often play a role in shaping local identity and can serve as community centers. Jakarta, as Indonesia's largest Muslim-majority city, is recognized for its tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism.

Nearby

The Grogol Petamburan district is home to major commercial centers such as Ciputra Mall, Taman Anggrek Mall, and Central Park Mall, located in the Tanjung Duren Selatan kelurahan. Educational institutions like Tarumanegara University and Trisakti University are situated in the Tomang kelurahan within the same district. The area is also in proximity to the West Flood Canal and the Jakarta Inner Ring Road.

Data Table

CategoryData PointValue
RegionCityWest Jakarta City
RegionDistrictGrogol Petamburan
RegionSubdistrictGrogol
Geographic DataGrogol Subdistrict Area1.22 km² (0.47 sq mi)
DemographicsGrogol Subdistrict Population (2004)27,896
DemographicsGrogol Subdistrict Population Density (2004)22,900/km²
Geographic DataGrogol Petamburan District Area9.99 km² (3.86 sq mi)
DemographicsGrogol Petamburan District Population (Mid-2023)237,367
Land Use (Grogol Petamburan, 2004)Housing58.0%
Land Use (Grogol Petamburan, 2004)Offices12.5%
Land Use (Grogol Petamburan, 2004)Parkland3.8%
Land Use (Grogol Petamburan, 2004)Farmland2.2%

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