North Jakarta, Indonesia

North Jakarta is an administrative city within the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, occupying the northern and parts of the northeastern areas of the region. It is bordered by West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, and East Jakarta to the south, while its northern coastline faces Jakarta Bay. North Jakarta covers an area of approximately 56.5 square miles and stretches for about 23 miles along the coast.

The administrative center of North Jakarta is located around 15 miles northwest of Bekasi city center, while central Tangerang lies approximately 24 miles to the southwest. The area is known for its coastal character, with mangrove forests located along the shores of Jakarta Bay, as well as several rivers, canals, and waterways such as the West Flood Canal (Banjir Kanal Barat), the Ciliwung River, Kali Krukut, and the Cakung Drain.

Administratively, North Jakarta is divided into six sub-districts: Kelapa Gading, Tanjung Priok, Penjaringan, Cilincing, Pademangan, and Koja. The northern coastal areas feature marinas, ports, beaches, and waterfront zones that often host public events. The district is also home to numerous hotels, shopping malls, cafés, restaurants, and other landmarks, making it one of Jakarta’s key recreational and commercial areas.