Ciracas is a
district (''kecamatan'') of
East Jakarta, one of the five administrative cities of Jakarta,
Indonesia. Ciracas is the southernmost district in Jakarta. The area of Cibubur Scout's camping ground complex is located partly within the Ciracas District, although the main camping ground area is located in
Cipayung District. The boundaries of Ciracas District are: Cipinang River to the west, Cipinang River - Jambore Road to the south, Jagorawi Tollroad to the east, and Kelapa Dua Wetan Road to the north.
History
During the
Dutch East Indies
The Dutch East Indies, also known as the Netherlands East Indies ( nl, Nederlands(ch)-Indië; ), was a Dutch colony consisting of what is now Indonesia. It was formed from the nationalised trading posts of the Dutch East India Company, which ...
period, Ciracas was a part of
Meester Cornelis. In 1976, Ciracas was incorporated into
Pasar Rebo subdistrict,
East Jakarta. Subsequently, in 1991 Pasar Rebo was split into two districts, Pasar Rebo itself and Ciracas as a new district.
Kelurahan (administrative villages)
The district of Ciracas is divided into 5
administrative villages (''kelurahan''):
*
Cibubur - postal code 13720
*Kelapa Dua Wetan - postal code 13730
*Ciracas - postal code 13740
*Susukan - postal code 13750
*Rambutan - postal code 13830
List of important places
*Kampung Rambutan Bus Terminal, mainly serves inter-provincial inter-city buses
*Cibubur market
*Graha Pemuda (part of the Cibubur scout's camping ground complex)
*Sport Hall Ciracas, one of the venues planned for
SEA Games 2011
Toll Road Access
References
Districts of Jakarta
East Jakarta
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