Beji is a town and an administrative district (kecamatan) within the city of Depok, in the province of West Java, Indonesia, within the Jakarta metropolitan area. It covers an area of 14.56 km2 and had a population of 165,903 at the 2010 Census and 171,700 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 is 171,660. The University of Indonesia, Gunadarma University, Bina Sarana Informatika and Jakarta State Polytechnic are located in this area.
Communities
Beji District is sub-divided into six urban communities (kelurahan) listed below with their areas and their officially-estimated populations as at mid 2022, together with their postcodes.
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of kelurahan |
Area in km2 |
Population mid 2022 estimate |
Post code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.76.06.1001 | Beji (town) | 1.94 | 47,744 | 16421 |
| 32.76.06.1002 | Kukusan | 3.47 | 18,307 | 16425 |
| 32.76.06.1003 | Tanah Baru | 3.47 | 34,397 | 16426 |
| 32.76.06.1004 | Kemirimuka | 2.27 | 32,074 | 16423 |
| 32.76.06.1005 | Pondok Cina | 2.78 | 12,239 | 16424 |
| 32.76.06.1006 | Beji Timur | 0.71 | 11,099 | 16422 |
| 32.76.06 | Totals | 14.53 | 155,860 (a) |
Notes: (a) comprising 78,042 males and 77,818 females.
Facilities and infrastructure
There are many educational institutions located in this area including the University of Indonesia, Gunadarma University and Bina Sarana Informatika. The area has several hospitals, and many places of worship. At Tanah Baru Village, there are housing areas such as Arroyyan Tanah Baru, Beji Permai, Depok Mulya III, and Griya Sakinah. In the New Land there is also an Integrated Islamic Primary School and SDIT Taman Ilmu. Sweet Bee Playground and Arroyyan Kindergarten are located in the Arroyyan Tanah Baru Housing. Margo City and Depok Town Square shopping malls are located in this area.
Transportation
Pondok Cina and UI station of Jakarta Metro-rail is located in this area. Beji is connected by Cinere–Jagorawi Toll Road.
