Jagakarsa is a subdistrict of South Jakarta, one of the administrative cities in JakartaIndonesia. Jagakarsa is the southernmost subdistrict of South Jakarta Jagakarsa Subdistrict is bounded by Ciliwung River to the east, Krukut River to the west, Margasatwa-Sagu-Joe-T.B.Simatupang-Poltangan Road to the north, Boundary marks with Depok to the south. As one of the southernmost subdistrict of Jakarta, Jagakarsa has a relatively higher elevation and a cooler climate than the rest of Jakarta. Jagakarsa has been allotted for water reservoir use, resulting in low footprint for buildings in Jagakarsa and high amount of green area.
History
The oldest part of Jagakarsa formed part of the particuliere land or private domain of Tandjong West. Its first recorded owner was Jan Andries Duurkoop, who bought the estate from an unknown prior owner between 1760 and 1780. Duurkoop utilized the estate as grazing land where he kept about five thousand cattle heads, producing milk and meat for the growing urban settlement of Batavia. Duurkoop died in 1792; and his widow, Johanna Adriana Christina Duurkoop, remarried to Conraag Johnas, then moved to Japan for the latter's military career. The couple later returned to Batavia, where Conraag Johnas died in 1803. The estate of Tandjong West was inherited by descendants of Johanna Adriana Christina Duurkoop in 1838. By the early twentieth century, the estate of Tandjong West was owned by a company, N. V. Landbouw Maatschappij Tandjong West, headed by the prominent landlord Tan Liok Tiauw, of the late colonial period.
Cultural significance
Jagakarsa contains the northern portion of the complex of University of Indonesia. The area is also strongly associated with the localBetawi culture of Jakarta, in particular local music. Various Betawi musical genres that thrive in Jagakarsa include Tanjidor, Tari Topeng, Wayang kulit, Gambus ensemble, and Gambang Kromong. Many Betawi kampungs in the locality are also famous for their rebana ensembles, including in the Kelurahan of Jagakarsa, Lenteng Agung, and Tanjung Barat. Lake Babakan and Lake Mangga Bolong are the largest water reservoirs in Jagakarsa, also functioning as recreation areas. Lake Babakan is particularly known for its Betawi people, who used the edges of the lake for fish-farming.
Kelurahan (Administrative Villages)
The Subdistrict of Jagakarsa is divided into six kelurahan or administrative villages:
Tanjung Barat – area code 12530
Lenteng Agung – area code 12610
Jagakarsa – area code 12620
Ciganjur – area code 12630
Srengseng Sawah – area code 12640
Cipedak – area code 12630
Rail access
The Bogor-Kota line of Jakarta Commuter rail passed through Jagakarsa Subdistrict. Rail access to the Jagakarsa subdistrict, are:
Tomb of Jagakarsa Prince. Tomb of the local Betawi heroes who defended the area during the 17th century English transitional period. The tomb is sacred for the Betawi people, where the wayang kulit of Betawi is performed during maulid.
