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{{short description|City in Banten, Indonesia}}
{{About|the city|the regency|Tangerang Regency}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name               = Tangerang
| settlement_type    = [[List of regencies and cities of Indonesia|City]]
| official_name      = City of Tangerang<br>{{nobold|''Kota Tangerang''}}
| other_name         = 
| translit_lang1     = Other
| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Chinese language|Chinese]]
| translit_lang1_info1 = {{lang|zh-hans|当格朗}} {{font|size=70%|([[Simplified Chinese characters|Simplified]])}}<br />{{Lang|zh-hant|當格朗}} {{font|size=70%|([[Traditional Chinese characters|Traditional]])}}
| translit_lang1_type2 = [[Pinyin]]
| translit_lang1_info2 = Dāng gé lǎng
| translit_lang1_type3 = [[Sundanese script|Sundanese]]
| translit_lang1_info3 = {{Sund|ᮒᮍᮨᮛᮀ}}
| translit_lang1_type4 = [[Betawi language|Betawi]]
| translit_lang1_info4 = Tangèrang
| image_skyline      = {{multiple image
  | total_width              = 300
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  | perrow                   = 2/2/1
  | caption_align            = center
  | image1                   = CBD Alam Sutera.jpg
  | alt1                     = Alam Sutera CBD Skyline
  | caption1                 = Alam Sutera CBD Skyline
  | image2                   = Kelenteng Boen Tek Bio 3.jpg{{!}}Boen Tek Bio
  | alt2                     = Boen Tek Bio temple in Pasar Lama
  | caption2                 = [[Boen Tek Bio]] temple in Pasar Lama
  | image3                   = Azhom_2.jpg{{!}}Al-Azhom Mosque
  | alt3                     = Al-Azhom Grand Mosque
  | caption3                 = [[Al-Azhom Grand Mosque]]
  | image4                   = Mall Tangerang City - panoramio.jpg{{!}}TangCity Mall
  | alt4                     = Tangerang City Mall
  | caption4                 = Tangerang City Mall
  | image5                   = Soekarno-Hatta Airport aerial view.jpg{{!}}Soekarno–Hatta Airport
  | alt5                     = Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
  | caption5                 = [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport]]
}}
| image_shield       = Seal of the City of Tangerang.svg
| image_flag         = Flag of Tangerang City.png
| shield_size        = 100px
| nickname           = ''Kota Benteng'' <br>(Fortress City){{force singular}}
| motto = {{force singular}} ''Bhakti Karya Adhi Kerta Rahardja'' <br /> (Spirit of devotion in the form of the work for prosperity)
| image_map          = Locator Kota Tangerang.png
| map_caption        = Location within [[Banten]]
| pushpin_map        = Indonesia_Java#Indonesia
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Java]] and [[Indonesia]]
| coordinates        = {{coord|06|10|13|S|106|38|25|E|region:ID|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = {{INA}}
| subdivision_type1  = [[Regions of Indonesia|Region]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[Java]]
| subdivision_type2  = [[Provinces of Indonesia|Province]]
| subdivision_name2  = {{flag|Banten}}
| established_title  = Formation
| established_date   = 28 February 1993
| governing_body     = Tangerang City government
| leader_title       = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name        = [[Sachrudin]] ([[Golkar]])
| leader_party       = 
| leader_title1      = [[Vice Mayor]]
| leader_name1       = {{Ill|Maryono Hasan|lt=Maryono Hasan|id}}
| leader_title2      = [[Regional House of Representatives|Legislature]]
| leader_name2       = Tangerang City Regional House of Representatives (DRPD)
| area_total_km2     = 164.55
| area_land_km2      = 
| area_water_km2     = 
| area_water_percent = 
| elevation_m        = 
| population_total   = 1927815
| population_as_of   = mid 2024 estimate
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_note    = <ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kota Tangerang Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3671)</ref>
| postal_code_type   = [[Postal codes in Indonesia|Postcodes]]
| postal_code        = 15xxx and 19xxx
| area_code          = (+62) 21
| area_code_type     = [[Telephone numbers in Indonesia|Area code]]
| registration_plate = [[Vehicle registration plates of Indonesia|B]]
| website            = {{URL|www.tangerangkota.go.id/|tangerangkota.go.id}}
| footnotes          = 
| timezone           = [[Time in Indonesia|Indonesia Western Time]]
| utc_offset         = +7
| timezone_DST       = 
| utc_offset_DST     = 
}}
{{Contains special characters|Sundanese}}
'''Tangerang''' ([[Sundanese script|Sundanese]]: {{Sund|ᮒᮍᮨᮛᮀ}}, {{IPA|id|ˈt̪aŋəɾaŋ|audio|LL-Q9240 (ind)-Noaius Paticus-Tangerang.wav}}) is the [[List of regencies and cities of Indonesia|city]] with the largest population in the province of [[Banten]], [[Indonesia]]. Located on the western border of [[Jakarta]] and bordered with [[South Tangerang]] city, Tangerang is the sixth largest [[city proper]] in the nation (excluding Jakarta, which is classed as a province containing five [[city status in Indonesia#Kota administratif|administrative cities]] and one [[regency (Indonesia)|regency]]). Tangerang is home to [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport]], the primary airport serving the [[Jakarta metropolitan area]].

The city is an industrial and manufacturing hub for the island of [[Java]] and is home to over 1,000 factories. It has an area of {{cvt|164.55|km2|sqmi|2|abbr=off}} and an official 2010 Census population of 1,798,601,<ref name="Biro Pusat Statistik 2011">Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.</ref> which had risen to 1,895,486 at the 2020 Census,<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2021">Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.</ref> making it the eighth most populated suburb in the world at the latter date. In 2024, the population was estimated to be 1,927,815, consisting of 968,776 men and 959,039 women.<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025" />

As one of the cities around Jakarta, Tangerang partly functions as a [[Commuter town|dormitory city]] with numerous residents commuting to Jakarta for work. Many high-class and middle-class [[satellite cities]] have been developed in Tangerang, complete with their own [[shopping mall]]s, private [[school]]s and convenience centers. The government{{Clarification needed|reason=At which level: the national, provincial, or city-level government?|date=April 2025}} is working on expanding the [[list of toll roads in Indonesia|toll road]] system to accommodate more traffic flow to and from the area. However, the city also contains many industrial areas, such as Jatake, and business districts, such as [[Alam Sutera]], in its own right.

Since the 2000s, property developers and investors have favored Tangerang to create new economic and commercial centers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2020 |title=Properti di Kota Mandiri Bakal Laris Diburu Investor &#124; Ekonomi |url=https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20200304/47/1208847/properti-di-kota-mandiri-bakal-laris-diburu-investor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125073619/https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20200304/47/1208847/properti-di-kota-mandiri-bakal-laris-diburu-investor |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref> Recent and ongoing developments within and around Tangerang City include [[BSD City]], [[Gading Serpong]], [[Alam Sutera]], [[Modernland]], and [[Lippo Village]]. Some of those areas are the locations of prominent private universities, such as [[BINUS University|Bina Nusantara]] and [[University of Bunda Mulia|Bunda Mulia]] campuses in Alam Sutera area. The Indonesia campus of [[Monash University]] is located in BSD area. The [[British School Jakarta]] (in South Tangerang City) is located not far from the border of Tangerang City. Moreover, the first [[IKEA]] in Indonesia is also operating in Tangerang.

==History==
=== Origins ===
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According to F. de Haan's writings taken from the VOC archives, reports that the [[Banten Sultanate]] had created a large country located west of the Untung Jawa River, and to fill the new land the Sultan of Banten had displaced 5,000 to 6,000 inhabitants.

In the Dag Register dated December 20, 1668, it was reported that the Sultan of Banten had appointed Raden Sena Pati and ''Kyai Demang'' as rulers. On suspicion of seizing the kingdom, Raden Sena Pati and Kyai Demang were sacked by the Sultan.

[[File:Nederlandse militairen van Bataljon Infanterie I KNIL in de straten van Tangera, Bestanddeelnr 6-2-2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Dutch East Indies]] army in Tangerang, circa 1946]]
Prince Dipati was appointed to the region. For the dismissal, Ki Demang pitted Banten against the VOC. But he was killed in Kademangan.

The next [[Dutch East India Company|VOC]] archive, the Dag Register dated March 4, 1680, explains that the ruler of Tangerang at that time was ''Kyai Dipati Soera Dielaga''. Kyai Soeradilaga and his son Subraja asked for the protection of the VOC, followed by 143 [[retinue]]s and soldiers. He and his retinue were given a place on the east side of the river, bordering the VOC. During the fighting with Banten, Soeradilaga and his war experts succeeded in repelling Bantenese troops. For his services, he was given the honorary title of Raden Aria Suryamanggala, while Prince Subraja was given the title of Kyai Dipati Soetadilaga.

Subsequently, ''Raden Aria Soetadilaga'' was appointed Regent of Tangerang I with an area covering the [[Angke River]] and [[Cisadane River]]. The title he used was Aria Soetidilaga I. Then, with an agreement signed on April 17, 1684, Tangerang became part of the territory of the VOC; Banten did not have the right to intervene in regulating governance in Tangerang. One of the articles of the agreement reads: "And it must be known with certainty the extent to which the boundaries of the territory that have been understood since the past will still be determined, namely the area bounded by Tangerang from the Java Sea coast to the mountains to the South Sea. That all land along Tangerang will belong to or be occupied by the VOC".

With the agreement, the regent's territory expanded to the west of the Tangerang river. To monitor Tangerang, it was deemed necessary to add more guard posts along the Tangerang river border, because the Bantenese often attacked suddenly. According to a map made in 1692, the oldest post is located at the mouth of the [[Cisadane River]], to the north of ''Kampung Baru''. However, when a new post was established, the location shifted to the south at the mouth of the Tangerang River. According to the archives of ''Gewone Resolutie van het Casteel Batavia'', on April 3, 1705, there were plans to demolish the buildings in the post because they only had bamboo walls. Then the building was proposed to be replaced with a wall. Governor-General [[Hendrick Zwaardecroon]] strongly agreed with the proposal, and was even instructed to build a wallei fence around the buildings in the guard posts, so that the Bantenese could not attack. The new fort that would be built was planned to have a wall 20 feet thick or more. There will be placed 30 Europeans under the leadership of a Vandrig and 28 Makassarese who will live outside the fort. The basic material for the fort is bricks obtained from Tangerang Regent Aria Soetadilaga I.

After the fort was completed it was manned by 60 Europeans and 30 [[Belanda Hitam|Blacks]] as well as [[Makassar people|Makassarese]] recruited as VOC soldiers. This fort later became the base of the VOC in the face of the rebellion from Banten. Then in 1801, it was decided to repair and strengthen the post or garrison, with a new building located 60 meters to the southeast, precisely located east of Jalan Besar PAL 17. Indigenous people at that time were more familiar with this building as "Fortress". .Since then, Tangerang is known as the Citadel. This fort since 1812 has not been maintained anymore, even according to the "Superintendent of Public Building and Work" dated March 6, 1816 stated:

''"... The fort and barracks in Tangerang are now neglected, no one wants to see them anymore. Many doors and windows were broken and people even took it for their own sake."''

===Indonesian revolution===
In October 1945, {{lang|id|Laskar Hitam}}, a Muslim militia, was established in Tangerang. The goal of this movement was to establish an Islamic nation in Indonesia. This movement later became a part of DI/TII rebel group. On 31 October 1945, {{lang|id|Laskar Hitam}} kidnapped [[Oto Iskandar di Nata|Otto Iskandardinata]], the Republic of Indonesia's Minister of State. He was presumed to have been murdered at Mauk beach, Tangerang on 20 December 1945.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Socians |first=The |date=2019-12-08 |title=Oto Iskandar Dinata: The Indonesian Hero whose Sudden and Mysterious Death Shook the Country |url=https://www.thesocians.com/post/oto-iskandar-dinata-the-indonesian-hero-whose-sudden-and-mysterious-death-shook-the-country |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=Socians |language=en |archive-date=2022-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518001644/https://www.thesocians.com/post/oto-iskandar-dinata-the-indonesian-hero-whose-sudden-and-mysterious-death-shook-the-country |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Recent history===
Tangerang city was formed as an autonomous city on 27 February 1993 out of the [[Tangerang Regency]]. The city was previously an administrative city within that regency.

In 2007, the city government passed an anti-prostitution law, which meant that women who are perceived to be dressed too provocatively may be arrested. Some news outlets reported that some women decided to wear the [[hijab]] to avoid being prosecuted under this law. In addition the city government began requiring municipal employees to abide by Islamic dress codes.<ref name=Warburton>{{cite web |author=Warburton, Eve |url=http://www.insideindonesia.org/no-longer-a-choice |title=No longer a choice |publisher=[[Inside Indonesia]] |date=January–March 2007 |edition=89 |access-date=2017-06-20 |archive-date=2022-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309071315/https://www.insideindonesia.org/no-longer-a-choice |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2021, a [[Tangerang prison fire|fire at Tangerang prison]] killed at least 41 inmates and injured 80 people.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58483850 |title=Indonesia prison fire: Tangerang jail blaze kills 41 inmates |work=BBC News |date=8 September 2021 |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908093202/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58483850 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="cnn">{{Cite news |last=Jamaluddin |first=Masrur |date=8 September 2021 |title=Fire at a prison in Indonesia kills at least 41 people |work=[[CNN]] |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/08/asia/indonesia-prison-fire-intl-hnk/index.html |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908175758/https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/08/asia/indonesia-prison-fire-intl-hnk/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In September 2024, [[Alice Guo]] went back to the [[Philippines]] following her arrest in Tangerang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabato |first=John Eric Mendoza, Luisa |date=2024-09-06 |title=Alice Guo back in Philippines following arrest in Indonesia |url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/247882/alice-guo-back-in-philippines-following-arrest-in-indonesia |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

== Geography ==
[[File:De sluis in de Tjisadane bij Tangeran, West-Java, KITLV 27706.tiff|thumb|right|Situ Gintung reservoir around Cisadane river, Tangerang, circa 1940]]
Tangerang City is located in the northwest region of Banten Province and is on the north side of [[Java Island]]. Astronomically, the city is located 106°33'–106°44' east longitude and 6°05'–6°15 south latitude. Tangerang City has an area of 164.55&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.[5]

The city is bordered by [[Tangerang Regency]] to the west and north, [[South Tangerang]] to the south, and [[Jakarta]] to the east.
[[Cisadane River]] that crosses Tangerang City.

Tangerang City is crossed by one of the largest rivers in the west of Java, namely the Cisadane River. This river is an inseparable part of the identity of the City of Tangerang. The headwaters of this river are located on the slopes of [[Mount Salak]] and [[Mount Pangrango]], [[Bogor]].

===Topography ===
Topographically, Tangerang City is mostly located at an altitude of 10–30 meters above sea level, aka the whole area is in the lowlands. The northern part of the city (covering most of [[Benda, Tangerang|Benda District]]) has an average height of 10 meters above sea level, while the southern part of Tangerang City has a height of 30 meters above sea level.

Furthermore, Tangerang City has a soil slope of 0–3% and a small part (i.e. in the southern part of the city) with a slope of between 3%–8% is in Parung Serab, Paninggilan and Cipadu Jaya.<ref name="TGR">{{cite web |url=http://sippa.ciptakarya.pu.go.id/sippa_online/ws_file/dokumen/rpi2jm/DOCRPIJM_1505277873DOCRPIJM_4ede57b8bc_BAB_IV4__PROFIL_KOTA_TANGERANG_OK_Terakhir.pdf |title=Gambaran Umum Kota Tangerang |access-date=2022-08-27 |archive-date=2021-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301124159/https://sippa.ciptakarya.pu.go.id/sippa_online/ws_file/dokumen/rpi2jm/DOCRPIJM_1505277873DOCRPIJM_4ede57b8bc_BAB_IV4__PROFIL_KOTA_TANGERANG_OK_Terakhir.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Climate===
Tangerang has a [[tropical rainforest climate]] (Af) with moderate rainfall from May to October and heavy rainfall from November to April.
{{Weather box
|width = auto
| location = Tangerang
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| Jan high C = 30.9
| Feb high C = 31.0
| Mar high C = 31.7
| Apr high C = 32.5
| May high C = 32.7
| Jun high C = 32.8
| Jul high C = 32.9
| Aug high C = 33.2
| Sep high C = 33.7
| Oct high C = 33.6
| Nov high C = 32.9
| Dec high C = 32.0

| Jan mean C = 27.0
| Feb mean C = 27.0
| Mar mean C = 27.4
| Apr mean C = 27.9
| May mean C = 27.9
| Jun mean C = 27.7
| Jul mean C = 27.4
| Aug mean C = 27.6
| Sep mean C = 28.0
| Oct mean C = 28.1
| Nov mean C = 28.0
| Dec mean C = 27.5
| year mean C =
| Jan low C = 23.2
| Feb low C = 23.1
| Mar low C = 23.1
| Apr low C = 23.3
| May low C = 23.2
| Jun low C = 22.6
| Jul low C = 22.0
| Aug low C = 22.0
| Sep low C = 22.3
| Oct low C = 22.7
| Nov low C = 23.1
| Dec low C = 23.0
|rain colour=green
|Jan rain mm=346
|Feb rain mm=270
|Mar rain mm=223
|Apr rain mm=169
|May rain mm=119
|Jun rain mm=94
|Jul rain mm=73
|Aug rain mm=68
|Sep rain mm=87
|Oct rain mm=122
|Nov rain mm=149
|Dec rain mm=202
|source 1 = Climate-Data.org<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.climate-data.org/location/31802/ |title=Climate: Tangerang |publisher=Climate-Data.org |access-date=12 November 2020 |archive-date=9 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209153118/https://en.climate-data.org/location/31802/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

==Government==
===Politics===
[[Arief Rachadiono Wismansyah]] is the current mayor of Tangerang, having served since 2013. His tenure is set to end in December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Timang-Timang Calon Pj Wali Kota Tangerang, Fraksi-Fraksi DPRD Munculkan 5 Nama |url=https://news.bantenpro.id/daerah/tangerang/8038/timang-timang-calon-pj-wali-kota-tangerang-fraksi-fraksi-dprd-munculkan-5-nama/ |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=bantenpro.id |date=14 June 2023 |language=id}}</ref> The municipal legislature is the {{ill|Tangerang City Regional People's Representative Council|id|Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kota Tangerang}}, which has 50 members.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ini 50 DPRD Kota Tangerang 2019-2024 Terpilih |url=https://tangerangonline.id/2019/07/22/ini-50-dprd-kota-tangerang-2019-2024-terpilih/ |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=tangerangonline.id |date=22 July 2019 |language=id}}</ref> The city is counted as two electoral districts (7th and 8th) in the {{ill|Banten Regional People's Representative Council|id|Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Provinsi Banten|lt=provincial legislature}} with 16 of 100 seats,<ref>{{cite news |title=Ini Pembagian 12 Dapil DPRD Banten dengan Kuota 100 Kursi pada Pemilu 2024 |url=https://ekbisbanten.com/ini-pembagian-12-dapil-dprd-banten-dengan-kuota-100-kursi-pada-pemilu-2024/ |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=ekbisbanten.com |date=13 May 2023 |language=id}}</ref> and is nationally represented as part of the [[Banten III (electoral district)|Banten III electoral district]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dapil "Horor" Banten III: Pertarungan Rano Karno, Airin, hingga Hary Tanoe |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2023/08/22/16162151/dapil-horor-banten-iii-pertarungan-rano-karno-airin-hingga-hary-tanoe |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=KOMPAS.com |date=22 August 2023 |language=id}}</ref>

===Administrative districts===
The city of Tangerang is divided into thirteen [[Districts of Indonesia|districts]] (''kecamatan''), tabulated below with their areas and populations at the 2010 Census<ref name="Biro Pusat Statistik 2011"/> and the 2020 Census,<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2021"/> together with the official estimates as at mid 2024.<ref name="Badan Pusat Statistik 2025"/> The table also includes the number of [[administrative village]]s (all classed as urban ''kelurahan'') in each district, and the names of these villages with their postal codes.
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! Kode <br>Wilayah|| Name of <br>District<br>(''kecamatan'')|| Area <br> in <br>km<sup>2</sup> || Pop'n<br>Census<br>2010|| Pop'n<br>Census<br>2020|| Pop'n<br>Estimate<br>mid 2024|| No. <br>of<br>villages||Villages <br />(''kelurahan'')<br />(with their Post codes)
|-
| 36.71.01 || [[Tangerang, Tangerang|Tangerang]] <br>(district)||align="right"| 15.79 ||align="right"| 126,244 ||align="right"| 153,859 ||align="right"| 166.324 ||align="center"| 8||Babakan (15118), Buaran Indah (15119), Cikokol (15117), Kelapa Indah (15117), Suka Asih (15111), <br>Sukarasa (15111), Sukasari (15118), Tanah Tinggi (15119).
|-
| 36.71.02 || [[Jatiuwung]] ||align="right"| 14.41 ||align="right"| 120,216 ||align="right"| 102,053 ||align="right"| 107,099 ||align="center"| 6||Alam Jaya (15133), Gandasari (15137), Jatake (15136), Keroncong (15134), Manis Jaya (15136), Pasir Jaya (15135).
|-
| 36.71.03 || [[Batuceper]] ||align="right"| 11.58 ||align="right"| 90,590 ||align="right"| 92,044 ||align="right"| 96,023 ||align="center"| 7||Batuceper (15122), Batujaya (15121), Batusari (15121), Kebon Besar (15122), Poris Gaga (15122), <br>Poris Gaga Baru (15122), Poris Jaya (15122).
|-
| 36.71.04 || [[Benda, Tangerang|Benda]] ||align="right"| 5.92 ||align="right"| 83,017 ||align="right"| 83,526 ||align="right"| 86,305 ||align="center"| 5||Belendung (15123), Benda (15125), Jurumudi (15124), Jurumudi Baru (15124), Pajang (15126).
|-
| 36.71.05 || [[Cipondoh]] ||align="right"| 17.91 ||align="right"| 216,346 ||align="right"| 248,212 ||align="right"| 235,119 ||align="center"| 10||Cipondoh (15148), Cipondoh Indah (15148), Cipondoh Makmur (15148), Gondrong (15146), Kenanga (15146), <br>Ketapang (15147), Petit (15147), Poris Plawad (15141), Poris Plawad Indah (15141), Poris Plawad Utara (15141).  
|-
| 36.71.06 || [[Ciledug]] <sup>(a)</sup> ||align="right"| 8.77 ||align="right"| 147,023 ||align="right"| 164,151 ||align="right"| 152,418 ||align="center"| 8||Paninggilan (15153), Paninggilan Utara (15153), Parung Serab (15153), Sudimara Barat (15151), <br>Sudimara Jaya (15151), Sudimara Selatan (15151), Sudimara Timur (15151), Tajur (15152).
|-
| 36.71.07 || [[Karawaci, Tangerang|Karawaci]] ||align="right"| 13.48 ||align="right"| 171,317 ||align="right"| 184,388 ||align="right"| 193,426 ||align="center"| 16||Bojong Jaya (15115), Bugel (15113), Cimone (15114), Cimone Jaya (15116), Gerendeng (15113), <br>Karawaci (15115), Karawaci Baru (15116), Koang Jaya (15112), Margasari (15113), Nambo Jaya (15112), <br>Nusa Jaya (15116), Pabuaran (15114), Pabuaran Tumpeng (15112), <br>Pasar Baru (15112), Sukajadi (15113), Sumur Pacing (15114).
|-
| 36.71.08 || [[Periuk]] ||align="right"| 9.54 ||align="right"| 129,384 ||align="right"| 141,003 ||align="right"| 145,042 ||align="center"| 5||Gebang Raya (15132), Gembor (15133), Periuk (15131), Periuk Jaya (15131), Sangiang (15132).
|-
| 36.71.09 || [[Cibodas]] ||align="right"| 9.61 ||align="right"| 142,479 ||align="right"| 147,279 ||align="right"| 158,449 ||align="center"| 6||Cibodas (15138), Cibodasari (15138), Cibodas Baru (15138), Jatiuwung (15134), Panunggangan Barat (15139), <br>Uwung Jaya (15138).
|-
| 36.71.10 || [[Neglasari]] ||align="right"| 16.08 ||align="right"| 103,504 ||align="right"| 115,520 ||align="right"| 125,683 ||align="center"| 7||Karang Anyar (15121), Karangsari (15121), Kedaung Baru (15128), Kedaung Wetan (15128), <br>Mekarsari (15129), Neglasari (15129), Selapajang Jaya (15127).
|-
| 36.71.11 || [[Pinang, Tangerang|Pinang]] ||align="right"| 21.59 ||align="right"| 160,206 ||align="right"| 180,131 ||align="right"| 188,590 ||align="center"| 11||Cipete (15142), Kunciran (15144), Kunciran Indah (15144), Kunciran Jaya (15144), Nerogtog (15145), <br>Pakojan (15142), Panunggangan (15143), Panunggangan Timur (15143), Panunggangan Utara (15143), <br>Pinang (15145), Sudimara Pinang (15145).
|-
| 36.71.12 || [[Karangtengah|Karang Tengah]] ||align="right"| 10.47 ||align="right"| 118,473 ||align="right"| 117,721 ||align="right"| 119,458 ||align="center"| 7||Karang Mulya (15157), Karang Tengah (15157), Karang Timur (15157), <br>Parang Jaya (15159), Pedurenan (15159), Pondok Bahar (15159), Pondok Pucung (15158).
|-
| 36.71.13 || [[Larangan, Tangerang|Larangan]] <sup>(a)</sup> ||align="right"| 9.40 ||align="right"| 163,901 ||align="right"| 165,599 ||align="right"| 153,879 ||align="center"| 8||Cipadu (15155), Cipadu Jaya (15155), Gaga (15154), Kreo (15156), Kreo Selatan (15156), <br>Larangan Indah (15154), Larangan Selatan (15154), Larangan Utara (15154).
|-
| || '''''Totals''''' ||align="right"| ''164.55'' ||align="right"| ''1,798,601'' ||align="right"| ''1,895,486'' ||align="right"| ''1,927,815'' ||align="center"| ''104''|| 
|}

Note: (a) Ciledug and Larangan Districts are situated in the southeast corner of Tangerang City, and are geographically more aligned with South Tangerang City.

== Economy ==
[[File:Gudang - panoramio (3).jpg|thumb|left|230px|Industrial complex in Tangerang]]
Tangerang is the center of manufacturing and industry on the island of Java and has more than 1000 factories. Many international companies have factories in this city. Tangerang has a climate that tends to be hot and humid, with little forest or other geographic areas. Certain areas consist of swamps, including the area around [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]].

In recent years, Jakarta's urban expansion has encompassed Tangerang, and as a result many residents commute to Jakarta for work, or vice versa. Many middle-class and upper-class satellite cities are being developed in Tangerang, complete with shopping centers, private schools and mini markets. The government is working on developing a toll road system to accommodate the increasing traffic flow to and from Tangerang. Tangerang was once part of the West Java Province whose western and northwestern cities and regencies were separated off in 2000 to become the new Banten Province.

[[File:Karawaci, Tangerang.jpg|thumb|Office and apartment towers in Karawaci, Tangerang]]
Tangerang's economy depends highly on service sectors, trading, financial service, and manufacturing. Jatake, which is Tangerang's biggest industrial area, is home to over 1,000 industrial corporations.

As the impact of Jakarta's growing economy continues, Tangerang has become an alternative location for some corporations in which to build their offices due to crowds and land prices. CBD in [[Alam Sutera]] is the notable central business district, comprising several corporations, business centers, apartments, and educational facilities. Some headquarters of big corporations are located here, such as Kino Group, Alfamart, Deltomed, Top Food, and more. It also has several business center nearby, such as [[Lippo Karawaci]] and [[Gading Serpong]], both are located in Tangerang Regency.

[[Garuda Indonesia]],<ref>"[http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/about-us/organization-group Organization & Group] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110426202249/http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/about-us/organization-group |date=26 April 2011 }}." Garuda Indonesia. Retrieved 22 June 2009. "Having a Head Office at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport,"</ref> and [[Sriwijaya Air]] have their head offices at [[Soekarno–Hatta International Airport]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sriwijayaair.co.id/aboutus/offices |title=Offices |work=Sriwijaya Air |access-date=2021-01-09 |quote=Head Office Sriwijaya Air And NAM Air Sriwijaya Air Tower Jl. Atang Sanjaya No. 21 Soekarno Hatta Airport Tangerang – Banten, Indonesia |archive-date=2021-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110014152/https://www.sriwijayaair.co.id/aboutus/offices |url-status=dead }}</ref>

There are plans by CFLD Indonesia to develop part of Tangerang, namely Tangerang New City, into the most advanced new industrial township which will encompass 4 pillars industry park – Electronics & ICT, Construction Materials, Automotive and Machinery & Equipment Industrial Parks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CFLD Indonesia – Our Projects – Tangerang {{!}} Developing Industrial Cities in Indonesia |url=https://cfld-test.herokuapp.com/projects-tangerang.html |access-date=2021-02-08 |website=cfld-test.herokuapp.com |archive-date=2021-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022103619/https://cfld-test.herokuapp.com/projects-tangerang.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Demographics==
[[File:Azhom 2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Al-Azhom Grand Mosque]] is the largest mosque in Tangerang]]
[[File:Boen Tek Bio.jpg|thumb|right|[[Boen Tek Bio]] is the Taoist Temple in Tangerang with [[Benteng Chinese]]]]
{{See also|Benteng Chinese}}
Tangerang has a significant community of [[Chinese Indonesians]], many of whom are of ''[[Benteng Chinese|Cina Benteng]]'' extraction. They are part of the country's [[Peranakan Chinese]] community, but with deep, centuries-old roots in the historic Tangerang area, also called 'Benteng' locally.

Most of the old settlements in Tangerang have colonial, Chinese districts, such as at Sewan, Pasar Lama, Pasar Baru, Benteng Makasar, Kapling and Karawaci Lama (the precursor to Lippo Karawaci). One can find any food and all things Chinese there.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Setiono |first1=Benny G. |title=Tionghoa Dalam Pusaran Politik |date=2008 |publisher=TransMedia |isbn=9789797990527 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CH0p3zHladEC&q=%22cina+benteng%22&pg=PA594 |access-date=8 March 2018 |language=id |archive-date=28 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228201947/https://books.google.com/books?id=CH0p3zHladEC&q=%22cina+benteng%22&pg=PA594 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, a large proportion of Benteng Chinese have traditionally been rural dwellers, engaged in agricultural activities, such as farming and livestock production.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lestari |first1=Sri |title=Ketika warga miskin 'Cina Benteng' merayakan Imlek |url=http://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-43081228 |website=BBC Indonesia |access-date=8 March 2018 |date=16 February 2018 |archive-date=17 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317081732/http://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-43081228 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Due to the growth of satellite towns in the greater Jakarta region, which includes Tangerang, the area is now home to many new migrants from all parts of Indonesia.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Singh |first1=R. B. |title=Urban Development Challenges, Risks and Resilience in Asian Mega Cities |date=2014 |publisher=Springer |isbn=9784431550433 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vP_YBAAAQBAJ&q=tangerang+migrants+jabodetabek&pg=PA425 |access-date=8 March 2018 |language=en |archive-date=25 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525070518/https://books.google.com/books?id=vP_YBAAAQBAJ&q=tangerang+migrants+jabodetabek&pg=PA425 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some notable planned town and housing complex in the city are [[Alam Sutera]] (the CBD area, while most of its area located in [[Serpong]], [[South Tangerang]] city, Lippo Village (North), Banjar Wijaya, and Modernland (Kota Modern).
{{Further|List of places of worship in Tangerang}}

==Transportation==
[[File:Railink EA203 on Batuceper railway station.jpg|thumb|[[Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link]] EA203 at the [[Batuceper railway station|Batu Ceper railway station]].]]
[[File:Sukarno hatta airport - Terminal - Jakarta - Indonesia.jpg|thumb|[[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]], Terminal 1]]
[[File:Tangerang toll.jpg|thumb|Tangerang-Toll interchange]]

Tangerang is connected to [[Trans-Java Toll Road]], and the following are the roads and highway in the city :

Main Road : 
*Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
*Jl. MH Thamrin
*Jl. Daan Mogot
*Jl. Gatot Subroto
*Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto
*Jl. Ciledug Raya

Highway : 
*Jakarta-Tangerang Toll Road
*Tangerang-Merak Toll Road
*Cengkareng-Batuceper-Kunciran Toll Road
*Prof. Sedyatmo Toll Road (airport toll road)

[[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] is the main hub for air transport in Jakarta Metropolitan Area as well as Tangerang.
Air-conditioned public bus shuttle is available from the airport to destinations in Jakarta. This is operated by [[Perum DAMRI|DAMRI]], a state-owned company.

[[Jakarta–Merak Toll Road]] and Cengkareng-Batuceper-Kunciran Toll Road provide highway connections from Jakarta and surrounding cities.

[[KRL Commuterline]] serves from either {{rws|Batu Ceper}}, {{rws|Poris}}, {{rws|Tanah Tinggi}} or {{rws|Tangerang}} stations to [[Duri railway station|Duri]], with connecting lines to stations across Jabodetabek. [[Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link]] stops at Batu Ceper Station, providing direct access to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport via [[SHIA railway station|Soekarno-Hatta Airport Station]] and [[Soekarno-Hatta Airport Skytrain]] people mover.

In the future, Tangerang City will have Phase 3 of the [[Jakarta MRT]] from Cikarang to Balaraja

MRT Jakarta Phase 3, set to extend from Cikarang in the east to Balaraja in the west, is a transformative infrastructure project poised to significantly enhance the transportation network and foster economic development across the Jakarta metropolitan area. Specifically, Phase 3B, which will traverse the key areas of Kota Tangerang along the Jakarta-Merak Toll Road, is expected to bring substantial benefits to the region, both in terms of mobility and socio-economic growth. Below is a detailed analysis and comprehensive conclusion on the anticipated impacts and future prospects of this important infrastructure project for the Tangerang region

* Stations List:
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Cikokol: Positioned strategically to serve the bustling area of Cikokol, this station will be a key hub for commuters and residents, providing easy access to local amenities and services.
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Kebon Nanas: Serving the Kebon Nanas area, this station will connect a growing residential and commercial district, enhancing accessibility and fostering local development.
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Panunggangan: Located in the CBD Alam Sutera, this station will enhance accessibility for residents and businesses in the area, while facilitating connections to key destinations within and beyond Tangerang.
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Kunciran: Positioned to serve the Kunciran area, this station will improve access to nearby industrial zones and residential areas, promoting economic growth and urban development.
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Hasyim Ashari: This station will provide critical access to educational institutions and commercial areas along Hasyim Ashari, boosting connectivity and supporting local businesses.
* EW [[File:Jakarta MRT East West Line.png|30px|link=Jakarta MRT#East–West line (planned)]] | Karang Tengah: Serving Karang Tengah, this station will enhance transport options for residents and contribute to the overall accessibility of the area.
* Jakarta MRT phase 3 will be built in 2025 <ref>Liputan6, "Fakta Tentang MRT Jakarta Fase 3: Cikarang-Balaraja, Rute hingga Biaya Pembangunan", diakses pada 4 Januari 2025. [https://www.liputan6.com/cek-fakta/read/5701423/fakta-tentang-mrt-jakarta-fase-3-cikarang-balaraja-rute-hingga-biaya-pembangunan]</ref>

The [[Transjakarta]] Corridor 13 that serve CBD Ciledug – Tegal Mampang – CBD Ciledug.

The [[Transjakarta]] Corridor T11 that serve Bundaran Senayan – Poris Plawad – Bundaran Senayan

The feeder buses of [[Transjakarta]] serves commuters from Bumi Serpong Damai and Bintaro Jaya. There are also private shuttle bus services from Jakarta to private residential area such as Lippo Karawaci and Citra Raya.

The "Tayo" Trans Kota Tangerang Corridor 3 CBD Ciledug – TangCity – CBD Ciledug
<!--For the Indonesian [[A1 Grand Prix]] in November 2008, the government developed Lippo Karawaci circuit.-->

Several taxi companies operating in the city, such as the express taxi, blue bird, and the local operator Arimbi.

There are 17 intersections prone to traffic congestion with the obsolete Multi Program Eight Phase System. By 2012, Tangerang will have a new technology, called the Intelligent Transport System (ITS), that uses a closed-circuit camera that responds to traffic conditions at any given intersection and could reduce the rate of congestion by 30 percent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/27/tangerang-goes-hi-tech-traffic.html |title=Tangerang goes hi-tech in traffic |first=The Jakarta |last=Post |access-date=2011-05-27 |archive-date=2019-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518181442/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/27/tangerang-goes-hi-tech-traffic.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Attractions==
===Al-A'zhom Mosque===
[[Al-Azhom Grand Mosque]] is a [[congregational mosque]] at the alun-alun Tangerang. Opened in 2003, it is the largest mosque in Banten province.<ref name="Du">[https://simas.kemenag.go.id/index.php/profil/masjid/1965/ AL-AZHOM] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031010637/https://simas.kemenag.go.id/index.php/profil/masjid/1965/ |date=2016-10-31 }}. ''Sistem Informasi Masjid''. Retrieved July 21, 2021.</ref> With the maximum capacity of 15,000 worshippers,<ref>{{Cite web |title=News Tangerang |url=https://newstangerang.com |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=News Tangerang |language=id}}</ref> it is one of the [[List of largest mosques|largest mosques in the world]].

===Benteng Heritage Museum===
[[File:Benteng Heritage Museum interior.jpg|thumb|Interior of Benteng Heritage Museum]]
[[Benteng Heritage Museum]] is a historic townhouse that was restored and repurposed as a museum by a Benteng Chinese businessman [[Udaya Halim]]. It was opened on a specifically chosen auspicious date: November 11, 2011 or 11/11/11.<ref>'[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/16/an-encounter-with-history-tangerang.html An encounter with history] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521091732/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/16/an-encounter-with-history-tangerang.html |date=2011-05-21 }},' ''The Jakarta Post''.</ref> The museum displays Benteng Chinese artefacts and other cultural objects related to the history of Tangerang's Chinese community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.beritasatu.com/destinasi/248217-mengenal-museum-peranakan-tionghoa-satusatunya-di-indonesia.html |title=Mengenal Museum Peranakan Tionghoa Satu-satunya di Indonesia |author=Mutia Nugraheni |date=February 11, 2015 |access-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211153838/http://www.beritasatu.com/destinasi/248217-mengenal-museum-peranakan-tionghoa-satusatunya-di-indonesia.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Boen Tek Bio===
[[Boen Tek Bio]] is the oldest Chinese temple, or ''klenteng'', in Tangerang – with a history going back to 1684.<ref>{{cite web |title=Boen Tek Bio – SEJARAH |url=http://www.boentekbio.org/index.php/profil/sejarah-boen-tek-bio |website=www.boentekbio.org |access-date=8 March 2018 |language=en-gb |archive-date=8 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008092618/http://www.boentekbio.org/index.php/profil/sejarah-boen-tek-bio |url-status=usurped }}</ref>

===Kali Pasir Mosque===
[[Kali Pasir Mosque]] is the oldest [[mosque]] in Tangerang city, established in 1700, and a relic of [[Pajajaran]] Kingdom.<ref name="tn">{{cite web |title=Masjid Kali Pasir Warisan Sejarah Islam di Kawasan Pecinan |url=http://news.tangerangnow.com/2013/07/08/masjid-kali-pasir-warisan-sejarah-islam-di-kawasan-pecinan/ |access-date=12 May 2014 |archive-date=12 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512230041/http://news.tangerangnow.com/2013/07/08/masjid-kali-pasir-warisan-sejarah-islam-di-kawasan-pecinan/ |url-status=usurped }}</ref> It is located in Cisadane riverbank, in the middle of Chinese residential and is characterized by Chinese pattern.<ref name="tn"/>

==Education==
[[File:Universitas Pelita Harapan 2016 Bennylin 01.jpg|thumb|right|Pelita Harapan University]]
{{See also|List of universities in Tangerang}}

Tangerang provides educational facilities from kindergarten to college. In addition to government schools, there are many private schools such as :
*BPK Penabur Kota Tangerang (formerly BPK Penabur Kota Modern)
*Sekolah Dian Harapan, Lippo Village
*Sekolah Harapan Bangsa, Modernland
*Sekolah Yadika 3 (SD, SMP, SMA), Karang Tengah
*Sekolah Yadika 4 (SMK), Karang Tengah
*SMK Bhakti Anindya - one of the institutions managed by Widya Education Foundation Anindya
*SMK Farmasi Tangerang 1<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yunita |first=Tita |date=2025-03-14 |title=Berapa Biaya Masuk SMK Farmasi Tangerang 1? Simak Rinciannya di Sini! |url=https://newstangerang.com/berapa-biaya-masuk-smk-farmasi-tangerang-1-simak-rinciannya-di-sini/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=News Tangerang |language=id}}</ref>

It houses the following colleges and universities:
*[[Pelita Harapan University]] @ Lippo Village, Karawaci
*BINUS University [[Alam Sutera]] Campus
*Bunda Mulia University [[Alam Sutera]] Campus
*Muhammadiyah University Tangerang
*Swiss German University [[Alam Sutera]] Campus

Tangerang also provide daycare, preschool, and kindergarten:
*{{cite web |title=Jackids Alam Sutera |url=https://jackids.com/index.html}}

==Sister cities==
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Newark, New Jersey]], [[United States]]
*{{flagicon|BRU}} [[Bandar Seri Begawan]], [[Brunei Darussalam]]

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{in lang|id}} [http://www.tangerangkota.go.id/ Official website]
*{{in lang|id}} [https://newstangerang.com portal from tangsel]
*[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/16/an-encounter-with-history-tangerang.html An encounter with history in Tangerang]

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