Cikaret, Bogor Selatan, Bogor City

Cikaret is a kelurahan (urban village) located within the Bogor Selatan (South Bogor) district of Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia. It transitioned from a village under Bogor Regency to a kelurahan within Bogor City in 2001, following the expansion of Bogor City boundaries in 1995.

Cikaret is situated in Bogor Selatan, part of Bogor City, which is approximately 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, the national capital. Bogor City is accessible via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, or Gambir Train Station, with taxis and trains being common modes of transport to Bogor. The elevation of Bogor City ranges from 190 to 330 meters above sea level.

Cikaret, as part of Bogor Selatan, contributes to the urban fabric of Bogor City, a significant center in West Java. Bogor City itself serves as a major urban area within the Jakarta metropolitan region. The city's strategic location and historical significance, including its past as the capital of the Sunda Kingdom and a colonial summer residence, have shaped its development. The presence of areas like Cikaret supports the residential needs of Bogor's growing population.

Cikaret is located within the Bogor Selatan district. Other kelurahans in Bogor Selatan include Batutulis, Bojongkerta, Bondongan, Cipaku, Empang, Genteng, Harjasari, Kertamaya, Lawanggintung, Muarasari, Mulyaharja, Pakuan, Pamoyanan, Rancamaya, and Ranggamekar. The larger Bogor City area is home to notable landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Nearby districts surrounding Bogor City include Cibinong.