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Encyclopedia > Depok

Depok is a city adjacent to the south of Jakarta, Indonesia. Depok is part of Jakarta-Depok-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi metro area. Together they form the tenth most populous metro area in the world. Depok has the area of 200.29 km², it has the population of 1.006.537 (1998 estimation). Motto: Jaya Raya (Indonesian): Prosper and Great Founded 22 June 1527 Governor Sutiyoso Area 661. ... Motto: Jaya Raya (Indonesian): Prosper and Great Founded 22 June 1527 Governor Sutiyoso Area 661. ... Puncak pass area, looking north towards Bogor over extensive tea plantations Bogor is a city in West Java with a population of approximately 800,000 people in CBD area and 2,000,000 in suburban area, bringing a total of 3 million population. ... Map of Tangerang Tangerang is a city 20 kilometers west of Jakarta, Indonesia. ... Bekasi is city to the east of Jakarta, Indonesia. ... This page lists the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the world, listed by population. ...

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History

In 18 May 1696, a former VOC officer Cornelis Chasltelein bought a land that forms today's Depok. It is believed that, previous to his death, Cornelis has written a will that frees the slaves of Depok and give them pieces of his land, therefore converting slaves into landlords. Dutch colonial possessions, with the Dutch East India Company possessions marked in a paler green, surrounding the Indian Ocean plus Saint Helena in the mid-Atlantic. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... A landlord, or landlady, is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, or real estate which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called the tenant. ...


In 1871, the Dutch government allowed Depok to form its own government and president. The ruling was no longer stood after 1952, where the Depok presidency ceded its control of Depok to the Indonesian government except for a few areas.


In 18 March 1982, Depok became an administrative city. And in 1999, Depok received the status of City.


List of Mayors of Depok: A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

  • Drs. Moch. Rukasah Suradimadja (1982-1984)
  • Drs. H. M. I. Tamdjid (1984-1988)
  • Drs. H. Abdul Wachyan (1988-1991)
  • Drs. H. Sofyan Safari Hamim (1992-1996)
  • Drs. H. Badrul Kamal (1997-2005)
  • Dr. Ir. H. Nur Mahmudi Ismail, Msc. (2005-2010)

Commerce

Depok has several malls and traditional markets. The newest mall currently under construction is Depok Town Square (opened in late 2005) and Margo City Square (to be opened in 2006) just across it.


Older malls or notable shopping centre already standing is Depok Mall, Depok Plaza, Hero Supermarket, and SixtyOne Building. As for food, Depok has many local restraunts, but also is home to international chains such as McDonalds, A&W, Dunkin Donuts and Kentucky Fried Chicken.


Other modern day landmark that was one known as Depok's primary shopping centre includes Ramanda (now an autoshop plus education centre), Agung Shop (now defunct and burned during the riot), and Target (now defunct).


Traditional market includes Pasar Depok Baru, Pasar Depok Lama (short: Pasar Lama), Pasar Kemiri (originaly expanded to facilitate the move of Pasar Lama traders), and Pasar Agung.


Education

Depok is known as the city of students. Despite of relatively young age, Depok is the home of several big university:

  • Universitas Indonesia
  • Universitas Gunadarma
  • Politeknik Tugu
  • Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
  • Universitas Pancasila is technically located inside Jakarta, but depends heavily on Depok

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Transportation

Public car transportation (local language: Angkot or angkutan kota) is the major means of transportation in Depok. Some may agree that the so-called Angkot has become a nuisance in Depok, causing traffic jam nearly at every intersection, major shopping centre or market. But on the other hand, it is hard to imagine thousands of aditional personal cars on the roads if all of the Angkot riders had their own cars.


The other mean of transport is train that connects Depok to Jakarta to the north and Bogor to the south. In Depok there are two major Train Stations. The Depok or Depok Lama (Old Depok) Station which is older and has many more tracks, is located to the south. The Depok Baru (New Depok) Station is located closer to Jakarta. There are also smaller train stations: Universitas Indonesia and Pondok Cina. Motto: Jaya Raya (Indonesian): Prosper and Great Founded 22 June 1527 Governor Sutiyoso Area 661. ... Puncak pass area, looking north towards Bogor over extensive tea plantations Bogor is a city in West Java with a population of approximately 800,000 people in CBD area and 2,000,000 in suburban area, bringing a total of 3 million population. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...


Due to the major traffic problems plaguing Depok's primary major road, Margonda Road, it is preferable to commute by train to Jakarta than by bus. Although, the train is usually 'jam-packed-tight' during the commuters' hour and one may say it is infested by crooks, pickpockets.


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Encyclopedia: Depok (302 words)
Ketika Depok diresmikan oleh Mendagri Amirmachmud menjadi kotip pada 18 Maret tahun 1982, para pimpinannya tampaknya belum siap untuk melihat persoalan wilayahnya secara komprehensif.
Tak ada ciri khas yang membedakan Depok dengan kota berkembang lainnya.
Jika ada pengembang yang menguruk sebuah rawa, mungkin ini hanya sebuah cermin bagaimana tidak pedulinya para aparat Kota Depok mengurusi lingkungan.
Depok - definition of Depok in Encyclopedia (366 words)
Depok is a city adjacent to the south of Jakarta, Indonesia.
Depok is known as the city of students.
The other mean of transport is railroad track that connects Depok to Jakarta to the north and Bogor to the south.
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