Muaragembong
District in West Java, Indonesia
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Muaragembong or Muara Gembong, is the most northerly district (kecamatan) of Bekasi Regency, in West Java, Indonesia. It covers an area of 160.54 km2, and had a population of 35,503 at the 2010 Census and 40,321 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 45,290, comprising 23,137 males and 22,153 females.[1]
Muaragembong | |
|---|---|
  Muaragembong Location of Muaragembong in West Java | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′S 107°2′E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province | West Java |
| Regency | Bekasi |
| Established | 24 December 1981 |
| Area | |
• Total | 160.54 km2 (61.98 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 45,290 |
| • Density | 282.1/km2 (730.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
History
Muaragembong was officially established on 24 December 1981, after being split off from the western part of Cabangbungin district.[2]
Geography
The administrative centre is located at Pantaimekar, and the district is sub-divided into 6 villages (desa), all sharing a post-code of 17730, as listed below with their areas and their populations as at mid 2024.[1]
| Kode Wilayah | Name of Desa | Area in km2 | Population mid 2024 estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32.16.17.2004 | Pantaiharapanjaya | 51.94 | 8,311 |
| 32.16.17.2001 | Pantaimekar | 14.57 | 8,478 |
| 32.16.17.2005 | Pantaisederhana | 12.00 | 4,461 |
| 32.16.17.2003 | Pantaibakti | 34.42 | 7,868 |
| 32.16.17.2002 | Pantaibahagia | 30.10 | 8,170 |
| 32.16.17.2006 | Jayasakti | 17.51 | 8,002 |
| 32.16.17 | Totals | 160.54 | 45,290 |
Demographics
As of the 2020 Indonesian census, the district had a population of 40,321, with an average population growth rate of 1.24% annually since 2010. The gender ratio in mid 2024 was 104.44.[1]
Geography
The district includes the delta of the Citarum River, where significant sedimentation still occurs.[3] It is located on the Bay of Jakarta.[4]
Since around 2009, coastal erosion has heavily impacted the low-lying, coastal villages, with several rukun tetangga (neighborhood-level administrative divisions) having been lost to the sea. The local government has been attempting to reduce the impact through the plantation of mangrove trees in vulnerable areas,[5] which are prone to coastal flooding.[6]
Economy
Since at least the 1970s, the coastal communities has been engaging in milkfish and shrimp farming.[7]