Jatinegara : a subdistrict (kecamatan) of East Jakarta
Jatinegara Jatinegara is a subdistrict (kecamatan) of East Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. The boundaries of Jatinegara are Bekasi Barat Raya - Bekasi Timur Raya - Jalan I. Gusti Ngurah Rai to the north, Kali Sunter to the east, Kali Malang canal - Jakarta-Cikampek Tollway to the south, and Ciliwung River to the west. There is also an administrative village named Jatinegara located in Cakung Subdistrict, but this isn't related to the Subdistrict of Jatinegara . A residence for the princes of the Sultanate of Banten existed in the area in the 17th century. The name Jatinegara came from Jatina Nagara which means "the might of the state", symbolizing the power of the princes of Banten to fight against the Dutch colonials. During the 18th century, Meester Cornelis was a military territory, with residential areas, wide roads, and a rural character. A buffalo market, known for its "Thursday Market", was built in the old area of Meester Cornelis in 1706. A fort was...