Koja, Jakarta
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Koja is a subdistrict
of North Jakarta
, Jakarta
, Indonesia
. It is known as the location of Kampung Tugu, a historic Portuguese-influenced neighborhood in North Jakarta.
Koja contains the eastern section of Tanjung Priok
Port (which contains the Container Terminal 1, Container Terminal 3, and Koja Container Terminal), Jakarta's main port. The Sunter Canal flows to the sea via Koja, its outlet lies on the boundary between Koja Subdistrict and Cilincing
Subdistrict.
The boundaries of Koja is Jakarta Bay to the north, Laksamana Yos Sudarso Tollway to the west, Pelabuhan Minyak - Kali Baru - Kramat Jaya Road - Kali Cakung to the east, and Kali Batik to the south.
in 1551.
Their Dutch masters set them free in 1661, only after they disowned their Poutuguese traits, including by converting to Protestantism from Catholicism, and changing their names to Dutch-sounding ones.
They are given a scrap of land, 10 kilometers east of old Batavia
in what is now Tugu Administrative Village in Koja Subdistrict, one of them is Melchior Leydekker (not a slave). Melchior Leydekker is a Dutch doctor of medicine and theology who was placed in Batavia (1675) as he was at that time the son-in-law of the Governor General
Abraham van Riebeeck
. This new area, called Tugu, was developed as a neighborhood for the slave-released Mardijker people
(free men). This area, now called Kampung Tugu, is the oldest Christian neighborhood in the west of Indonesia. Several buildings in this neighborhood dates back to the 17th century, such as the Tugu Church, thought to be built between 1676-1678.
The neighborhood still exists today, and retains its own distinct culture characteristic of Jakarta, such as the Portuguese-influenced musical style Kroncong Tugu
spoken in the extinct Papia Tugu language
.
known as Kramat Tunggak (abbreviated as Kramtung) was established in Tugu Utara Administrative Village. The neighborhood covers an area of 109.435 m2. Since its establishment, the neighborhood was constantly opposed by the local Muslim community. In 1998, the governor decided to close the red-light district. The entire red-light district was officially closed on December 31, 1999. At the time of the closing, the area contained 277 brothel
s, with 1,615 prostitutes under supervision of 258 brothel keepers - which were rehabilitated afterwards.
In 2002, an Islamic learning center called Jakarta Islamic Centre (JIC) was established on the site of the former red-light district. The establishment was finished in 2003, the complex covers an area of 7 ha and contains a 6,000 m2 mosque and a place for Islamic learning.
Subdistricts of Indonesia
In Indonesia, a kecamatan or district is a subdivision of a regency or of a city . A district is itself divided into kelurahan or administrative villages....
of North Jakarta
North Jakarta
North Jakarta is one of the five cities of Jakarta, Indonesia. North Jakarta contains the entire coastal area within Jakarta Special District. In North Jakarta, an area at the estuary of Ciliwung river was the main port for the kingdom of Tarumanegara, which will later grows to become Jakarta....
, Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. It is known as the location of Kampung Tugu, a historic Portuguese-influenced neighborhood in North Jakarta.
Koja contains the eastern section of Tanjung Priok
Tanjung Priok
Tanjung Priok is a subdistrict of North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It hosts the western part of the city's main harbour, the Port of Tanjung Priok...
Port (which contains the Container Terminal 1, Container Terminal 3, and Koja Container Terminal), Jakarta's main port. The Sunter Canal flows to the sea via Koja, its outlet lies on the boundary between Koja Subdistrict and Cilincing
Cilincing
Cilincing is a subdistrict of North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is the northeastern most Subdistrict of Jakarta. Cakung Drain, part of Jakarta's flood canal, flow through Cilincing to Jakarta Bay....
Subdistrict.
The boundaries of Koja is Jakarta Bay to the north, Laksamana Yos Sudarso Tollway to the west, Pelabuhan Minyak - Kali Baru - Kramat Jaya Road - Kali Cakung to the east, and Kali Batik to the south.
Kampung Tugu
The descendants are Portuguese and became slaves by Ducth when took over MalaccaMalacca
Malacca , dubbed The Historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south...
in 1551.
Their Dutch masters set them free in 1661, only after they disowned their Poutuguese traits, including by converting to Protestantism from Catholicism, and changing their names to Dutch-sounding ones.
They are given a scrap of land, 10 kilometers east of old Batavia
Jakarta Old Town
Kota , is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is also known as Old Jakarta, and Old Batavia . It spans 1.3 square kilometres of North Jakarta and West Jakarta...
in what is now Tugu Administrative Village in Koja Subdistrict, one of them is Melchior Leydekker (not a slave). Melchior Leydekker is a Dutch doctor of medicine and theology who was placed in Batavia (1675) as he was at that time the son-in-law of the Governor General
Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
The Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies represented the Dutch rule in the Dutch East Indies between 1610 and Dutch recognition of the independence of Indonesia in 1949.The first Governors-General were appointed by the Dutch East India Company...
Abraham van Riebeeck
Abraham van Riebeeck
Abraham van Riebeeck was a Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. He was born in the Cape Colony in South Africa, and was the son of Jan van Riebeeck. One of Abraham's children was Johanna Maria van Riebeeck , who had married his predecessor Governor-General, Joan van Hoorn...
. This new area, called Tugu, was developed as a neighborhood for the slave-released Mardijker people
Mardijker people
The Mardijker were a community in amongst others Batavia , made up of descendants of freed slaves. They could be found at all major trading posts in the East Indies. They were mostly Christian, of Indian and some Portuguese ancestry, and spoke a Portuguese patois...
(free men). This area, now called Kampung Tugu, is the oldest Christian neighborhood in the west of Indonesia. Several buildings in this neighborhood dates back to the 17th century, such as the Tugu Church, thought to be built between 1676-1678.
The neighborhood still exists today, and retains its own distinct culture characteristic of Jakarta, such as the Portuguese-influenced musical style Kroncong Tugu
Kroncong
Kroncong is the name of a ukulele-type instrument and an Indonesian musical style that typically makes use of the kroncong , the band or combo or ensemble consist of a flute, a violin, a melody guitar, a cello in pizzicato style, string bass also in...
spoken in the extinct Papia Tugu language
Papia Tugu language
Papiá was a language spoken in Tugu, village north of Jakarta, by descendants of 17th century Portuguese travelers.It is a creole language similar to the Papiá Kristang of Malacca. The language was spoken until the 1940s, and the last speaker died in 1978...
.
Red-light district
In 1972, a red-light districtRed-light district
A red-light district is a part of an urban area where there is a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, adult theaters, etc...
known as Kramat Tunggak (abbreviated as Kramtung) was established in Tugu Utara Administrative Village. The neighborhood covers an area of 109.435 m2. Since its establishment, the neighborhood was constantly opposed by the local Muslim community. In 1998, the governor decided to close the red-light district. The entire red-light district was officially closed on December 31, 1999. At the time of the closing, the area contained 277 brothel
Brothel
Brothels are business establishments where patrons can engage in sexual activities with prostitutes. Brothels are known under a variety of names, including bordello, cathouse, knocking shop, whorehouse, strumpet house, sporting house, house of ill repute, house of prostitution, and bawdy house...
s, with 1,615 prostitutes under supervision of 258 brothel keepers - which were rehabilitated afterwards.
In 2002, an Islamic learning center called Jakarta Islamic Centre (JIC) was established on the site of the former red-light district. The establishment was finished in 2003, the complex covers an area of 7 ha and contains a 6,000 m2 mosque and a place for Islamic learning.
Kelurahan (Administrative Village)
The subdistrict of Penjaringan is divided into seven kelurahan ("administrative villages"):- Koja Utara - area code 14210
- Koja Selatan - area code 14220
- Rawa Badak UtaraRawa Badak UtaraNorth Rawa Badak is administrative village at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta...
- area code 14230 - Rawa Badak SelatanRawa Badak SelatanSouth Rawa Badak is administrative village at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta.The zip code of this administrative village is 14230.- Toponomy and history :...
- area code 14230 - Tugu Utara - area code 14260
- Tugu Selatan - area code 14260
- LagoaLagoa (North Jakarta)Lagoa is administrative village at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta. The border of Lagoa are :* Cilincing Raya Street at Koja administrative village in the north* Pinang River in the west...
- area code 14270
List of important places
- Jakarta Islamic Center (built on former Kramat Tunggak red-light district)
- Rawa Badak Stadium
- Protestant Church of Kampung Tugu