South Tangerang
Satellite city of Jakarta with rapid growth and planned towns.
South Tangerang (Indonesian: Tangerang Selatan) is a city in the province of Banten, Indonesia, directly adjacent to Jakarta's southern and southwestern borders and forming part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. It was administratively separated from Tangerang Regency on 26 November 2008. As of mid-2024, its estimated population was approximately 1,419,000, making it the second-largest city in Banten after Tangerang. The city has grown rapidly as both a satellite city for Jakarta and a center for business districts and large-scale planned towns developed by private developers.
Quick Facts
- Native Name
- id · Tangerang Selatan
- Official Name
- City of South Tangerang / Kota Tangerang Selatan
- Settlement Type
- City
- Motto
- Cerdas, Modern, Religius / (Intelligent, Modern, Religious)
- Established Title
- Established
- Established Date
- 26 November 2008
- Governing Body
- South Tangerang City government
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
South Tangerang was created by splitting from Tangerang Regency to improve government services, construction projects, community services, and utilization of natural potential for greater public welfare. The city is divided into seven districts, with Ciputat Timur as its center. The western districts (Setu, Serpong, Serpong Utara) are less densely populated than the eastern ones (Pamulang, Ciputat, Ciputat Timur, Pondok Aren).
The city is home to notable planned towns built by private developers, including Alam Sutera, BSD City, and Bintaro Jaya, which feature business centers, hospitals, shopping malls, and international schools such as the British School Jakarta, Global Jaya School, and German School Jakarta. Another major development is SouthCity, a 57-hectare superblock in Pondok Cabe with residential, commercial, and lifestyle facilities, including a regional shopping mall built with over Rp 1 trillion in joint investment.
On 27 March 2009, the Situ Gintung reservoir dam, built by Dutch colonial authorities in 1933, failed, causing floods that killed at least 93 people. The dominant languages are Betawi and Tangerang Sundanese, with Betawi spoken in most areas except along the Cisadane River, where Sundanese is prevalent.
Reader's Guide
South Tangerang's significance lies in its rapid transformation from a regency subdivision into a major urban center within Greater Jakarta. Its growth has been driven by large-scale private developments that have attracted businesses, international schools, and residents, making it a key satellite city. The city's average land price is the most expensive among Jakarta's satellite cities, reflecting its economic importance. The 2009 Situ Gintung flood remains a notable disaster in its history. Transportation infrastructure includes toll roads, commuter rail (KRL Commuterline) with five stations, and planned MRT Jakarta extensions. The city also hosts Pondok Cabe Airport, used for military and civilian services. Its legacy is as a model of planned urban expansion and a hub for education and commerce in Banten.
Did You Know?
- The Situ Gintung reservoir dam failed on 27 March 2009, killing at least 93 people.
- The city has the most expensive average land price among Jakarta's satellite cities.
- Planned towns in South Tangerang include Alam Sutera, BSD City, and Bintaro Jaya.
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