Cipayung is a

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(''kecamatan'') of

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, situated in the

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ern part of

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, in the outskirts of Jakarta. Its northern boundary is Pondok Gede Raya Road, its eastern boundary is

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to the East, and its western boundary is Jagorawi Tollway. Marshes can still be found in Cipayung. There are several recreation places located in Cipayung, including

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, Cibubur scouting complex, and the PKI Betrayal Museum.

Kelurahan (administrative villages)

Cipayung is divided into eight ''

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'' or "administrative villages": * Lubang Buaya - area code 13810 *Ceger - area code 13820 *Cipayung - area code 13840 *Munjul - area code 13850 *Pondok Ranggon - area code 13860 *Cilangkap - area code 13870 *Setu - area code 13880 *Bambu Apus - area code 13890

List of important places

*Arboretum botanical forest *''Museum Pengkhianatan PKI'' (" PKI Betrayal Museum") * Pancasila Sakti or Pahlawan Revolusi (Indonesian "Revolution Heroes") Monument *Scout's camping ground and recreation area (''Bumi Perkemahan dan Graha Wisata Pramuka'') *

*Indonesian National Badminton Team Headquarters

Pondok Ranggon Flood Control Lakes

In March 2014, construction started on three

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lakes were built, predicted to be operational before end of the year. Pondok Ranggon Lake I is 11.5 hectares, Lake II is 5 hectares, while Lake III is 2 hectares. The lakes have a total capacity of 550,000. The lakes and surrounding area will be used as recreational area with a garden and pathway.

References

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