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Koja, Jakarta
Koja is a subdistrict of North 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. History Kampung Tugu In 1641 the Dutch Republic nation took Malacca from the Portuguese. A large number of people of Portuguese descent in Malacca were evacuated to Batavia, the Dutch East India Company headquarters, as war captives, where they settled in an area called Koja or Kampung Tugu". During the early 18t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subdistricts Of Indonesia
In Indonesia, village or subdistrict is the fourth-level subdivision below a district, regency/city, and province. There are a number of names and types for villages in Indonesia, with ''desa'' (rural village) being the most frequently used for regencies and ''kelurahan'' (urban village) for cities. According to the 2019 report by the Ministry of Home Affairs, there are 8,488 urban villages and 74,953 rural villages in Indonesia. Types of villages ''Kelurahan'' ''Kelurahan'' is an urban village terminology primarily used in cities, but also tiny parts of regencies. It is commonly translated to English as subdistrict. The leader of ''kelurahan'' is called ''lurah''. A ''lurah'' is a civil servant appointed by the district head. According to the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 31 of 2006, a ''kelurahan'' can be created with the following criteria: *Java and Bali: having at least 4,500 residents or 900 families within an area of at least 3 km2. *Sumatra and Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kroncong
Kroncong (pronounced "kronchong"; id, Keroncong, nl, Krontjong) is the name of a ukulele-like instrument and an Indonesian musical style that typically makes use of the kroncong (the sound ' comes from this instrument, so the music is called ''kroncong''). A ''kroncong'' orchestra or ensemble traditionally consists of a flute, a violin, at least one, but usually a pair of ''kroncongs'', a cello in pizzicato style, string bass in pizzicato style, and a vocalist. ''Kroncong'' originated as an adaptation of a Portuguese musical tradition, brought by sailors to Indonesian port cities in the 16th century. By the late 19th century, ''kroncong'' reached popular music status throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Characteristics The name "Kroncong" may be derived from the jingling sound of the ''kerincing rebana'', as heard in the rhythmic background of the music created by the interlocking of instruments playing on or off beat. This background rhythm runs faster than the often slow vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagoa (North Jakarta)
Lagoa is administrative village (''kelurahan'' in Indonesian) at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta. The border of Lagoa are : * Cilincing Raya Street at Koja administrative village in the north * Pinang River (''Kali Pinang'' in Indonesian) in the west * Kramat Raya Street at Koja administrative village in the east * Mundu Street and Johar Street in the south The office of Koja subdistrict is in this administrative village. The zip code of this administrative village is 14270. Toponymy The name ''Lagoa'' possibly from the folklore about the ''La Gowa'', the descent Bugis (or Mandar) ''silat'' master which were stay here in early time.Maryono, O'ong. Re: (silatindonesia) Pitung', milis silatindonesia (Komunitas Pencak Silat Indonesia), 2 April 2008. Diakses 27 September 2010. But the name ''Lagoa'' comes from the word ''lagoa'' which means lake or marsh in Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawa Badak Selatan
South Rawa Badak (Rawa Badak Selatan in Indonesian) is administrative village (''kelurahan'' in Indonesian) at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta. The zip code of this administrative village is 14230. Toponymy and history The name of ''Rawa Badak'' possibly derived from Sundanese word ''rawa badag'', which the mean is ''the wide swamp''.Didit, Hutan Rawa yang Berubah Jadi Kota', BeritaJakarta.com — Media Online Pemprov DKI Jakarta, 6 November 2009. Diakses 24 September 2010.(Indonesian) In the eastern of Jakarta (the former name is Batavia Batavia may refer to: Historical places * Batavia (region), a land inhabited by the Batavian people during the Roman Empire, today part of the Netherlands * Batavia, Dutch East Indies, present-day Jakarta, the former capital of the Dutch East In ...), when this administrative village lies, were the wide swamp in the early time. South Rawa Badak is the separation of former Rawa Badak administrative village, according to Governor Decree (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawa Badak Utara
North Rawa Badak (Rawa Badak Utara in Indonesian) is administrative village (''kelurahan'' in Indonesian) at Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta. The border of Rawa Badak Utara are : * Cipeucang Raya Street at Koja administrative village in the north * Yos Sudarso Street at Tanjung Priok subdistrict in the west * Pinang River (''Kali Pinang'' in Indonesian) at Lagoa administrative village and North Tugu (''Tugu Utara'' in Indonesian) administrative village in the east * Layar River (''Kali Layar'' in Indonesian) at South Rawa Badak (''Rawa Badak Selatan'' in Indonesian) administrative village in the south. The zip code of this administrative village is 14230. Toponymy and history The name of ''Rawa Badak'' possibly derived from Sundanese word ''rawa badag'', which the mean is ''the wide swamp''.Didit, Hutan Rawa yang Berubah Jadi Kota', BeritaJakarta.com — Media Online Pemprov DKI Jakarta, 6 November 2009. Diakses 24 September 2010.(Indonesian) In the eastern of Jakarta (the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villages Of Indonesia
In Indonesia, village or subdistrict is the fourth-level subdivision below a district, regency/city, and province. There are a number of names and types for villages in Indonesia, with ''desa'' (rural village) being the most frequently used for regencies and ''kelurahan'' (urban village) for cities. According to the 2019 report by the Ministry of Home Affairs, there are 8,488 urban villages and 74,953 rural villages in Indonesia. Types of villages ''Kelurahan'' ''Kelurahan'' is an urban village terminology primarily used in cities, but also tiny parts of regencies. It is commonly translated to English as subdistrict. The leader of ''kelurahan'' is called ''lurah''. A ''lurah'' is a civil servant appointed by the district head. According to the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 31 of 2006, a ''kelurahan'' can be created with the following criteria: *Java and Bali: having at least 4,500 residents or 900 families within an area of at least 3 km2. *Sumatra and Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakarta Islamic Center
Jakarta Islamic Centre (''JIC'') is a center for Islamic studies and research at Koja, Jakarta, Indonesia. Activities of JIC includes ZISWAF empowerment, education (TPA, Madrasah, Community Learning Center), socio-economic activities (mosque cooperatives), regular recitations, Tabligh Akbar, and celebrations of Islamic holidays. History At the site of JIC, there was a red light district known as Kramat Tunggak, which was established in 1972. Local communities were against the establishment of the red light district and opposed it since its establishment. In 1998, Governor of Jakarta decided to close the red-light district. It was officially closed on 31 December 1999. In 2001, Governor of Jakarta Sutiyoso conducted a brainstorming forum with all elements of society. The idea to build the Jakarta Islamic Center (JIC) was proposed by Sutiyoso to Professor Azyumardi Azra (then the Rector of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah) in New York. The motto of JIC was not only to build a mosque. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prostitutes
Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. The definition of "sexual activity" varies, and is often defined as an activity requiring physical contact (e.g., sexual intercourse, non-penetrative sex, oral sex, etc.) with the customer. The requirement of physical contact also creates the risk of transferring diseases. Prostitution is sometimes described as sexual services, commercial sex or, colloquially, hooking. It is sometimes referred to euphemistically as "the world's oldest profession" in the English-speaking world. A person who works in this field is called a prostitute, or more inclusively, a sex worker. Prostitution occurs in a variety of forms, and its legal status varies from country to country (sometimes from region to region within a given country), ranging from being an enforced or unenforced crime, to unregulated, to a regulated profession. It is one branch of the sex industry, along with pornography, stri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
