Location and importance of Jakarta
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the location and importance of Jakarta and explain reasons for its growth.
Key learning points
- Jakarta is located on the island of Java and is the capital of Indonesia.
- Jakarta is important nationally, regionally and internationally.
- Jakarta has experienced rapid growth due to natural increase and migration.
Keywords
Subsidence - the sinking or settling of land, often caused by human activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, which can increase the risk of flooding
World city - a city with global influence, important in the world economy through finance, trade, culture and communication
Natural increase - the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a population; occurs when the birth rate is higher than the death rate
Common misconception
Jakarta is only important nationally because it is the capital city.
Jakarta is not just important because it’s the capital. It also plays a major role nationally as Indonesia’s economic centre and globally through its trade, transport links and role as the ASEAN headquarters.
Teacher tip
Esri's Geography Visualiser is a great tool for exploring Jakarta's location within Java.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords and their definitions.
City with over 10 million people
Homes built without legal permission
Growth in the number of people in cities
Basic services like roads, water, power
Q2.What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Q3.What is one reason Jakarta has grown so quickly?
Q4.Many people in Jakarta live in settlements.
Q5.What is a main problem caused by Jakarta’s rapid urban growth?
Q6.Which of these is an example of informal work in Jakarta?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Land sinking due to groundwater removal
City with global economic and cultural role
When births are higher than deaths
Q2.Jakarta is a ‘world city’ mainly because:
Q3.What is one effect of excessive groundwater extraction in Jakarta?
Q4.Why is it incorrect to say Jakarta is only important because it's the capital?
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