Jatinegara is a subdistrict (kecamatan) of East Jakarta, Indonesia.

The subdistrict is divided into 8 administrative villages (kelurahan): Bali Mester, Bidaracina, North Cipinang Besar, South Cipinang Besar, Cipinang Cempedak, Cipinang Muara, Kampung Melayu, and Rawa Bunga.

Beside, Glodok, Jatinegara is one of Jakarta's China Towns.

In Jatinegara, there's a railway station named Jatinegara Station. This is the one of the biggest railway station in Jakarta, instead Jakarta Kota Station, Gambir Station, and Manggarai Station.

[edit] History

The name Jatinegara came from Jatina Nagara which means: the might of the state and symbolized the fusion of power of those princes of Banten (against the Dutch colony) at that time.^[1]

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Coordinates: 6°14′S 106°53′E / 6.233°S 106.883°E / -6.233; 106.883