Cawang: A Subdistrict in East Jakarta

Cawang is a subdistrict located within Kramat Jati district in East Jakarta, part of the larger Jabodetabek metropolitan area in Indonesia. It serves as an important urban area, characterized by its population density and strategic location within the city's infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • Cawang has a total area of approximately 2.003 km².
  • As of 2010, the population of Cawang was 32,318, with a population density of 16,135 inhabitants/km².
  • Cawang is an administrative village (kelurahan) within the Kramat Jati subdistrict of East Jakarta.
  • The subdistrict is bordered by MT Haryono Road to the north, the Ciliwung River to the west, General Sutoyo Road to the east, and Kalibata Road and 14th Public High School Street to the south.
  • Cawang is a significant transit hub, featuring both Transjakarta bus rapid transit stations and a KRL Commuterline station.
  • The Cawang Transjakarta station serves as an interchange for Corridor 7 and 9, and is integrated with the Cawang LRT station.
  • The Cawang KRL Commuterline station is on the Bogor Line.

Location & Connectivity

Cawang benefits from its strategic location with access to major roads such as MT Haryono Road and General Sutoyo Road. The area is well-connected by public transportation, including multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit corridors (Corridor 7 and 9) and the KRL Commuterline Bogor Line, with Cawang Station serving as a key stop. The Transjakarta Cawang station has been rebuilt and integrated with the Cawang LRT station, offering accessible facilities including elevators. The Cawang KRL station, while named Cawang, is administratively located in Tebet, South Jakarta, bordering Cawang.

Relevance

Cawang plays a crucial role in East Jakarta's urban fabric due to its high population density and function as a transportation nexus. The presence of major roadways and integrated public transit systems facilitates connectivity across Jabodetabek, contributing to the subdistrict's urban significance. Its ongoing development in public transport infrastructure, such as the integration of Transjakarta and LRT, further enhances its role as a key point of interest for urban mobility.

Nearby

Nearby notable areas include the Kramat Jati district, where Cawang is administratively located. Major roads bordering Cawang include MT Haryono Road and General Sutoyo Road. The Ciliwung River forms part of its western border. The National Narcotics Board (BNN) headquarters are located near the Cawang Transjakarta station.

Data Table

CharacteristicValue
Total Area2.003 km²
Population (2010)32,318
Population Density (2010)16,135/km²
Administrative CityEast Jakarta
DistrictKramat Jati
Postal Code13630

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