Tangerang

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tangerang

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Tangerang?Western border of Jakarta, Banten Province, Indonesia
2. How many people live in Tangerang?1,895,486 (2020 Census); estimated 1,927,815 (2024)
3. What is the capital of Tangerang?Tangerang City
4. What language do people speak in Tangerang?Indonesian (official), Sundanese widely spoken
5. When was Tangerang built?The administrative city of Tangerang was established in 1999
6. What is Tangerang known for?Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, extensive industrial zones, and large-scale modern residential developments

Metropolitan Area: A large urban region comprising a central city and its surrounding suburbs and satellite towns.
Satellite City: A smaller city located near a larger city, often functioning as a residential or industrial center for the larger metropolis.
Industrial Zone: A designated area within a city or region specifically planned and zoned for industrial activities and manufacturing.