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Bekasi

Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, and part of the Jakarta metropolitan area, commonly referred to as Jabodetabek. Located to the east of Jakarta, it is one of the country’s most populous urban areas and has experienced rapid growth since the late 20th century as a residential and industrial center near the capital.

Bekasi City is administratively divided into five districts: Bekasi Utara (North Bekasi), Bekasi Timur (East Bekasi),

The local economy is driven by manufacturing, trade, and services, with multiple shopping centers and business

Bekasi is connected by major road corridors, including the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road, which facilitates regional access.

The population includes diverse urban communities, with Betawi and Sundanese heritage influencing local culture, cuisine, and

Bekasi
Selatan
(South
Bekasi),
Bekasi
Tengah
(Central
Bekasi),
and
Bekasi
Barat
(West
Bekasi).
It
borders
Jakarta
to
the
west
and
the
Bekasi
Regency
to
the
east
and
south.
The
area
encompasses
residential
neighborhoods,
commercial
centers,
and
industrial
parks,
reflecting
a
mixed
urban
economy.
districts
serving
both
residents
and
workers.
The
city
functions
as
a
commuter
hub
for
people
who
travel
to
Jakarta
and
other
parts
of
the
Jabodetabek
area
for
work.
It
is
also
served
by
rail
and
bus
networks
that
link
to
central
Jakarta
and
other
parts
of
the
metropolitan
region,
with
ongoing
infrastructure
development
to
support
growth.
festivals.