Jakarta, Texas is a small town in Brazoria County, located about 25 miles south of Houston. The population of Jakarta was just over 1,000 in the 2010 census. Jakarta was founded in 1836 by William Scott and named for the Indonesian capital city. The town was a center for cotton production and shipping in the early days of Texas. Today, Jakarta is a bedroom community for Houston and home to many retirees.
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