Tanjung Anom Subdistrict, Mauk, Tangerang Regency

Tanjung Anom is a village located within the Mauk district of Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. It functions as an administrative village (desa) and is part of the larger Tangerang Regency. The area is characterized by its coastal proximity, contributing to a local identity shaped by fishing communities and the Java Sea.

Tanjung Anom is situated in the Mauk district, which is in the northern part of Tangerang Regency, bordering the Java Sea. The Tangerang Regency itself is located in the northwest of Java island and is part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, known as Jabodetabek. Major roads connect different parts of Tangerang Regency, facilitating accessibility. While specific public transport details for Tanjung Anom are not readily available, Tangerang as a whole is served by various bus routes connecting it to Jakarta. The area's coastal location suggests a network of local roads connecting to the broader district and regency infrastructure.

Tanjung Anom is home to a village government office. The broader Mauk district offers educational facilities, including some of the oldest schools in Tangerang such as SDN Mauk I (established 1952) and SMPN 1 Mauk (established 1963). Additionally, the Mauk area features historical buildings from the Dutch colonial and Chinese periods, including bridges, old structures, and a vihara near Tanjung Kait Beach. Tanjung Kait Beach itself is a notable local attraction.

Tanjung Anom plays a role in the administrative and social structure of Mauk district, Tangerang Regency. Its position within a coastal area contributes to the local economy and culture, particularly through fishing activities and coastal tourism around areas like Tanjung Kait Beach. The existence of historical sites in the wider Mauk district adds to the area's cultural significance.

Tanjung Anom is located within the Mauk district. Nearby notable areas include Tanjung Kait Beach and other villages within the Mauk district such as Mauk Barat, Ketapang, Marga Mulya, Banyu Asih, Tegal Kunir Lor, Tegal Kunir Kidul, Jatiwaringin, Kedung Dalem, Sasak, Gunung Sari, and the urban village of Mauk Timur. The Tangerang Regency borders Jakarta city, Tangerang city, South Tangerang city, Bogor Regency, Lebak Regency, and Serang Regency. Malls such as AEON Mall BSD City are located within the broader Tangerang area.