Before now, here are 12 names for Jakarta. Check below!
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The name Jakarta is known as the name of a metropolitan city which is the capital city of Indonesia. Those of you who already live in this city with a population of more than 10 million people, of course, already know the ins and outs. However, did you know that Jakarta has changed its name 12 times? Read more below!
1. Sunda Kelapa
The history of this first name comes from the city of Jakarta which was once a port of the Sunda Kingdom located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. Sunda Kelapa became the entry point for various trade goods brought by foreign ships from China, Japan, South India, and the Middle East which were then exchanged for spices which were hunted by various countries.
The history of this first name comes from the city of Jakarta which was once a port of the Sunda Kingdom located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. Sunda Kelapa became the entry point for various trade goods brought by foreign ships from China, Japan, South India, and the Middle East which were then exchanged for spices which were hunted by various countries.
2. Jayakarta
The name Jayakarta was given by Fatahillah, a figure who succeeded in expelling the Portuguese who had occupied the port of Sunda Kelapa. Jayakarta itself means "city of victory". This city is called by the name of Jayakarta starting from 1527-1619.
The name Jayakarta was given by Fatahillah, a figure who succeeded in expelling the Portuguese who had occupied the port of Sunda Kelapa. Jayakarta itself means "city of victory". This city is called by the name of Jayakarta starting from 1527-1619.
3. Stad Batavia
After the Portuguese, the Dutch came to Jayakarta at the end of the 16th century. The leader of the Dutch trading company, the VOC, succeeded in occupying Jayakarta after defeating troops from the Sultanate of Banten. Led by Jan Pieterszoon Coen, the name Jayakarta was changed to Stad Batavia or better known as Batavia.
After the Portuguese, the Dutch came to Jayakarta at the end of the 16th century. The leader of the Dutch trading company, the VOC, succeeded in occupying Jayakarta after defeating troops from the Sultanate of Banten. Led by Jan Pieterszoon Coen, the name Jayakarta was changed to Stad Batavia or better known as Batavia.
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4. Gemeente Batavia
Before reaching 3 centuries the Dutch occupied Batavia, and there was a slight change in the name of the city to Gemeente Batavia. This name change occurred precisely in 1905.
Before reaching 3 centuries the Dutch occupied Batavia, and there was a slight change in the name of the city to Gemeente Batavia. This name change occurred precisely in 1905.
5. Stad Gemeente Batavia
30 years later, in 1935, the government at that time changed the name of Gemeente Batavia to Stad Gemeente Batavia.
30 years later, in 1935, the government at that time changed the name of Gemeente Batavia to Stad Gemeente Batavia.
6. Djakarta Tokubetsu Shi
After the Dutch, it was the turn of the Japanese who occupied Batavia in 1942. After the Japanese government started, the name of the city was changed to Djakarta Tokubetsu Shi.
After the Dutch, it was the turn of the Japanese who occupied Batavia in 1942. After the Japanese government started, the name of the city was changed to Djakarta Tokubetsu Shi.
7. Pemerintah Nasional Kota Djakarta
In 1945, exactly one month after independence, the name Djakarta Tokubetsu Shi changed again to the National Government of Djakarta City with Mayor Soewirjo as its first mayor.
In 1945, exactly one month after independence, the name Djakarta Tokubetsu Shi changed again to the National Government of Djakarta City with Mayor Soewirjo as its first mayor.
8. Kotapraja Djakarta
Because it was still led by a mayor, in 1959 the National Government of the City of Djakarta changed its name to Kotapraja Djakarta. This name change also signifies the position of Djakarta as an autonomous region, namely an area that already has its own government.
Because it was still led by a mayor, in 1959 the National Government of the City of Djakarta changed its name to Kotapraja Djakarta. This name change also signifies the position of Djakarta as an autonomous region, namely an area that already has its own government.
9. Kotapraja Djakarta Raja
After changing its name to Kotapraja Djakarta, a few years later there was a slight name change by adding the word "Raya" behind it using the old spelling. So the name of the capital city at that time was Kotapraja Djakarta Raja.
After changing its name to Kotapraja Djakarta, a few years later there was a slight name change by adding the word "Raya" behind it using the old spelling. So the name of the capital city at that time was Kotapraja Djakarta Raja.
10. Pemerintah Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta Raya
Prior to 1959, Djakarta was a part of West Java Province. Then in 1961, the status of Djakarta changed from being previously a municipality led by a mayor to a level one area (Dati I) led by a governor. The name Djakarta was changed to the Special Capital Region of Greater Jakarta.
Prior to 1959, Djakarta was a part of West Java Province. Then in 1961, the status of Djakarta changed from being previously a municipality led by a mayor to a level one area (Dati I) led by a governor. The name Djakarta was changed to the Special Capital Region of Greater Jakarta.
11. Jakarta
Well, this is the name we all know today. The name change of the city to Jakarta occurred in 1964 when the city was designated as the State Capital of Indonesia through Law no. 10 of 1964.
Well, this is the name we all know today. The name change of the city to Jakarta occurred in 1964 when the city was designated as the State Capital of Indonesia through Law no. 10 of 1964.
12. Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta
The last name is a designation for the local government of Jakarta. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is located at the provincial level with 6 regions consisting of 5 municipal areas and 1 administrative district, namely the Thousand Islands.
The last name is a designation for the local government of Jakarta. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is located at the provincial level with 6 regions consisting of 5 municipal areas and 1 administrative district, namely the Thousand Islands.