Video Riset 3

Summary

The transcript details the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan area (Jabodetabek Puncur), a sprawling urban region comprising Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, Tangerang, Depok, and parts of Cianjur. With a population exceeding 34 million, it ranks as the second-largest metropolitan area in the world, just behind Greater Tokyo. The area contributes significantly to Indonesia's economy, accounting for nearly a quarter of its GDP. The Indonesian government is actively addressing urban challenges, including traffic congestion, through extensive public transportation projects like the KRL, MRT, and TOD developments, with plans to transform Jabodetabek into a globally integrated economic hub by 2039.

Takeaways

• 😀 Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Area (Jabodetabek Puncur) includes Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, and parts of Cianjur, making it the second largest metropolitan area in the world.
• 😀 With a population of over 34 million, Greater Jakarta is outpaced only by the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area, which houses 38 million people.
• 😀 Greater Jakarta contributes nearly a quarter of Indonesia's GDP, with an estimated GRDP of 4128 trillion Rupiah in 2021.
• 😀 The spatial planning for Jabodetabek, outlined in Presidential Decree No. 60 of 2020, aims to transform the area into an international economic hub.
• 😀 Key infrastructure projects like KRL, MRT, LRT, and transit-oriented development (TOD) are planned to address traffic congestion and improve accessibility.
• 😀 By 2039, the spatial planning initiative hopes to integrate and streamline the development of the region for smoother operations and greater economic productivity.
• 😀 Urbanization in Indonesia is rapidly growing, with 52% of the population living in cities as of 2016, a figure that is expected to reach 71% by 2030.
• 😀 Population projections suggest that Jakarta's population could grow by 4.1 million by 2030, further cementing its status as a global megacity.
• 😀 The UN had predicted Greater Jakarta's population would grow to 38 million by 2028, but this estimate may be surpassed, as the population continues to rise.
• 😀 Tokyo's population is expected to decline by 2030 due to a decreasing number of working-age residents, potentially shifting the title of the most populous and densely populated city to Greater Jakarta.

Q & A

What is Jabodetabek Puncur and how is it defined?

Jabodetabek Puncur is an acronym for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Puncak, and Cianjur. It refers to the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan area, which includes all regencies and cities within these regions, as well as four sub-districts in Cianjur that are located closest to Jabodetabek.

How many people live in the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan area?

As of 2020, the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan area is inhabited by around 34.1 million people, including 10.6 million in Jakarta, 7.2 million in Bogor, 6.9 million in Bekasi, 6.5 million in Tangerang, 2.5 million in Depok, and 433,000 people in the four sub-districts in Cianjur.

Which metropolitan area has the largest population in the world?

The Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area currently holds the title for the largest metropolitan area in the world, with a population that surpasses that of Jabodetabek Puncur.

What is the significance of Jabodetabek Puncur in Indonesia’s economy?

Jabodetabek Puncur contributes significantly to Indonesia's economy, accounting for approximately a quarter of the country's GDP. In 2021, its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) was estimated at around 4128 trillion Rupiah.

What is the purpose of the Presidential Decree number 60 of 2020 regarding Jabodetabek Puncur?

The decree aims to improve the spatial planning of the Jabodetabek Puncur area, focusing on transforming it into an integrated urban space that is not only an economic hub on national and international scales but also reduces traffic congestion and promotes better integration across the regions.

What public transportation projects are being developed in Jabodetabek Puncur?

Several public transportation projects are being developed, including the KRL Jabodetabek electric rail, Transjakarta, Jak linco muda Raya, MRT, LRT, and the airport train. These projects are part of efforts to integrate and improve the region's transportation system.

What is the timeline for the spatial planning of Jabodetabek Puncur?

The spatial planning of Jabodetabek Puncur is scheduled to take place from 2020 to 2039, with the goal of improving the region's urban organization and infrastructure within that period.

How is the population of Jabodetabek expected to grow by 2030?

It is projected that the population of Greater Jakarta Metropolitan will continue to grow, with estimates indicating an increase of at least 4.1 million people by 2030, potentially surpassing the United Nations' prediction of 38 million people by 2028.

What factors contribute to the rapid population growth in Jabodetabek?

The growing population in Jabodetabek is largely driven by urban migration and the increasing number of people seeking employment, education, and better living conditions in the metropolitan area.

How does the population growth in Jabodetabek compare with Tokyo?

While the population of Jabodetabek is expected to grow, Tokyo's population is projected to decline by 2030, primarily due to a decrease in the number of productive residents and an increase in the elderly population.