Situgede, Bogor Barat, Bogor City

Situgede is a kelurahan (urban village) located within the Bogor Barat (West Bogor) district of Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia. It is notably home to Situ Gede, a 6-hectare lake that serves as a daily recreational area for Bogor residents and is surrounded by a research forest managed by the Forestry Research and Development Agency.

Situgede is situated in the western part of Bogor City. Access to Situgede from Jakarta can be achieved via Jalan Sholeh Iskandar-Yasmin-Terminal Bubulak-Situ Gede. From Bogor City, visitors can take Jalan Gunung Batu-Terminal Bubulak-Situ Gede. The location is approximately 10 km from Bogor city center and about 3 km north of Terminal Bubulak.

Situgede features the Situ Gede lake, a significant natural and recreational asset. The lake is bordered by the Dramaga Research Forest. Facilities around the lake include parking areas, public toilets, and food stalls offering local Bogor cuisine. Visitors can engage in activities such as boating, duck biking, fishing, and picnicking. There is also a small island in the center of the lake used for traditional ceremonies.

Situgede plays a dual role as a residential area and a significant natural recreational destination within Bogor City. The Situ Gede lake and its surrounding research forest contribute to the local ecosystem and provide a green space for urban residents. The area's historical use for irrigation highlights its agricultural importance, while its current status as a tourist village (Desa Wisata Situgede) contributes to local tourism and the economy.

Situgede is located within the Bogor Barat district. Other kelurahans in Bogor Barat include Balungbangjaya, Bubulak, Cilendek Barat, Cilendek Timur, Curug, Curugmekar, Gunungbatu, Loji, Margajaya, Menteng, Pasirjaya, Pasirkuda, Pasirmulya, Semplak, and Sindangbarang. Notable nearby institutions include the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), The World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), Dramaga Climatology Station (BMKG Dramaga), and IPB University Dramaga Campus.