Mampang Prapatan
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Mampang Prapatan is a subdistrict
of South Jakarta
, one of the five administrative cities which forms the special capital region of Jakarta
, Indonesia
. The expatriate residential area of Bangka and Kemang, known for its annual Kemang Festival, is located in Mampang Prapatan Subdistrict. The boundaries of Mampang Prapatan are Krukut River to the west, Cideng River and Mampang River to the east, Jend. Gatot Subroto Tollway to the north, and Kemang Selatan-Kemang Timur Road to the south.
Mampang Prapatan Main Road passed through Mampang Prapatan Subdistrict.
Subdistrict). The name Kemang came from the fruit kemang, a species of mango (Mangifera kemanga
). The main area of Kemang is marked by the roads of Jalan Kemang Raya, Jalan Prapanca, and Jalan Bangka.
Kemang is a kampung which has been gentrified into an expatriate residentials. The adjacent Bangka kampung, which was also gentrified, is sometimes referred as "Kemang" as well, although this was originally a different village. The gentrification of Kemang started after the end of 1970s. Kemang was a quiet Betawi
kampong dotted with mosques in traditional Javanese style. During the 1970s, the land in Kemang were sold for residential use. The lush green character of Kemang attracted people into this area, including expatriates. Since then, Kemang has grown into a bustling area known for its international-oriented facilities such as traditional craft retails and night clubs. Some of the original kampong still exists behind the high-class residentials. This unique contrast between the original Muslim community and the international expatriate community has created a unique laid-back typology that feels more like an old town than a new city.
In 1998, the Governor of Jakarta Sutiyoso
transform the area of Kemang from a residential - as stated in the 1985-2005 city master plan - into a commercial area. In the following year, he strengthened the decision with the issuance of a decree declaring Kemang as a "modern kampong". This brings more commercials into the area, as houses are converted into retails. Despite of this, lack of urban planning has resulted in congestion in its relatively narrow road. Located between the two streams of Krukut River and Mampang River, without any flood control, Kemang is prone to flooding every rainy season.
Kemang hosts the Kemang Festival, held once or twice every year since 2001. During the festival, roads in Kemang are pedestrianized and vendors fill the street offering traditional souvenirs, clothings, and food.
Subdistricts of Indonesia
In Indonesia, a kecamatan or district is a subdivision of a regency or of a city . A district is itself divided into kelurahan or administrative villages....
of South Jakarta
South Jakarta
South Jakarta is a city within Jakarta Special District, Indonesia. It had a population of 2,057,080 at the 2010 Census, and is the third most populous among the five cities of Jakarta, after East Jakarta and West Jakarta...
, one of the five administrative cities which forms the special capital region of Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. The expatriate residential area of Bangka and Kemang, known for its annual Kemang Festival, is located in Mampang Prapatan Subdistrict. The boundaries of Mampang Prapatan are Krukut River to the west, Cideng River and Mampang River to the east, Jend. Gatot Subroto Tollway to the north, and Kemang Selatan-Kemang Timur Road to the south.
Mampang Prapatan Main Road passed through Mampang Prapatan Subdistrict.
Kemang
Kemang is an expatriate neighborhood located mostly in Bangka Kelurahan (in Mampang Prapatan Subdistrict), and also in Pejaten Barat Kelurahan (in Pasar MingguPasar Minggu
right|thumb|Pasar Minggus fruit marketPasar Minggu is a subdistrict of South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. The area is known for its traditional sunday market, famous for the fruit market. Historically, Pasar Minggu is a fruit cultivation area developed by the Dutch government during the colonial...
Subdistrict). The name Kemang came from the fruit kemang, a species of mango (Mangifera kemanga
Mangifera
Mangifera is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae. It contains approximately 69 species, with the most well-known being the Common Mango . The center of diversity is in subtropical and tropical southeast Asia, while the highest number of species occur in the Malay...
). The main area of Kemang is marked by the roads of Jalan Kemang Raya, Jalan Prapanca, and Jalan Bangka.
Kemang is a kampung which has been gentrified into an expatriate residentials. The adjacent Bangka kampung, which was also gentrified, is sometimes referred as "Kemang" as well, although this was originally a different village. The gentrification of Kemang started after the end of 1970s. Kemang was a quiet Betawi
Betawi
The Betawi are the descendants of the people living around Batavia from around the 17th century...
kampong dotted with mosques in traditional Javanese style. During the 1970s, the land in Kemang were sold for residential use. The lush green character of Kemang attracted people into this area, including expatriates. Since then, Kemang has grown into a bustling area known for its international-oriented facilities such as traditional craft retails and night clubs. Some of the original kampong still exists behind the high-class residentials. This unique contrast between the original Muslim community and the international expatriate community has created a unique laid-back typology that feels more like an old town than a new city.
In 1998, the Governor of Jakarta Sutiyoso
Sutiyoso
Sutiyoso is an Indonesian politician and former general. Known informally as 'Bang Yos', he was the governor of Jakarta, the country's capital, during a turbulent period from 1997 to 7 October 2007. During this time there was a total of five presidents in Indonesia...
transform the area of Kemang from a residential - as stated in the 1985-2005 city master plan - into a commercial area. In the following year, he strengthened the decision with the issuance of a decree declaring Kemang as a "modern kampong". This brings more commercials into the area, as houses are converted into retails. Despite of this, lack of urban planning has resulted in congestion in its relatively narrow road. Located between the two streams of Krukut River and Mampang River, without any flood control, Kemang is prone to flooding every rainy season.
Kemang hosts the Kemang Festival, held once or twice every year since 2001. During the festival, roads in Kemang are pedestrianized and vendors fill the street offering traditional souvenirs, clothings, and food.
Kelurahan (Administrative Villages)
The Subdistrict of Mampang Prapatan is divided into five kelurahan or administrative villages:- Kuningan Barat - area code 12710
- Pela Mampang - area code 12720
- Bangka - area code 12730
- Tegal Parang - area code 12790
- Mampang Prapatan - area code 12790
List of important places
- Al Barkah Mosque, build in 1818, one of the few mosque built in traditional Javanese architecture
- Kemang neighborhood
- Indonesian Institute of SciencesIndonesian Institute of SciencesThe Indonesian Institute of Sciences is the governmental authority for science and research in Indonesia...
- Museum TNI-AD "Satria Mandala", or Satria Mandala Museum