South Tangerang

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/south-tangerang

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1. Where is South Tangerang?Southwestern periphery of Jakarta, Banten Province, Indonesia
2. How big is South Tangerang?164.86 km²
3. What is the capital of South Tangerang?South Tangerang itself functions as the administrative center
4. What language do people speak in South Tangerang?Indonesian (official), with English and German commonly used in international schools
5. When was South Tangerang built?November 26, 2008
6. What is the population (2020 census)?1,354,350 inhabitants

Jabodetabek: An acronym for the metropolitan area surrounding Jakarta, including its satellite cities like South Tangerang.
Satellite City: A city that is economically and socially dependent on a larger nearby city, often serving as a residential area for its workforce.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land, often characterized by low-density development.
Decentralization: The process of transferring power and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local authorities.