Tangerang

Geographical unit

Tangerang is a city in the Indonesian province of Banten. It is located about 20 km west of Jakarta and is part of the metropolitan Jabotabek. In 2003 lived in Tangerang approximately 1,487,000 people on 164.54 km ².

Attractions

  • The Situ Gintung is situated in the south of Tangerang Reservoir, which was built in the Dutch colonial period and completed in 1933.
  • Benteng History Museum

Sports

The football club Persita Tangerang plays in the Indonesian league.

Twinning

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  • Canada Mississauga, Canada
  • United States Arlington County, United States
  • Malaysia Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Malaysia Kuching, Malaysia
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