**Jonggol – Overview**

**Jonggol – Overview**

Jonggol is a town and administrative district (Kecamatan) in **Bogor Regency**, West Java, Indonesia. It lies about **50 km southeast of Jakarta** and is part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, within the Bekasi River basin.

| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| **Geography** | Area: **118.86 km²**; Coordinates: 6°29′23″ S 107°02′32″ E |
| **Population** | 2010 Census: 122,697 people<br>2020 Census: 143,512 people<br>Mid‑2023 estimate: **156,006** (≈78,846 males, 77,160 females) |
| **Nicknames** | “Bhutan of Java”, “Kota Seribu Curug” (City of a Thousand Waterfalls) |
| **History** | • Under Dutch colonial rule, Jonggol was the centre of the **Kawedanan Jonggol** (a larger administrative area).<br>• After Indonesian independence, there were proposals to re‑establish the kawedanan as part of the State of Pasundan, but this never materialised.<br>• In 2010 Jonggol was one of the locations considered for a new national capital (the plan ultimately chose a different site). |
| **Etymology** | The name is believed to derive from the ancient Sundanese word **“jonggol”**, meaning “prominent land” or “high hill”. |
| **Economy & Tourism** | The district is known for its natural scenery—numerous waterfalls, hills, and forested areas—making it a modest ecotourism destination. It also hosts agricultural activities (e.g., horticulture, dairy farming). |
| **Transportation** | Accessible via provincial roads linking it to Bogor city and Jakarta; public buses and private minibusses (angkot) serve the area. |
| **Nearby Points of Interest** | • Ciwadon Cave (geotourism site)<br>• Various local waterfalls (e.g., Curug Cilember, Curug Bidadari) |

### Quick Summary
- **Location:** Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia (≈50 km SE of Jakarta)  
- **Population:** ~156 k (2023)  
- **Area:** 118.86 km²  
- **Historical role:** Former Dutch‑era administrative centre; considered for capital relocation in 2010.  
- **Name meaning:** “Prominent land / high hill” in Sundanese.  

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