Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is located on the northwest coast of the island of Java. The city is bisected by the Ciliwung River, which empties into the Java Sea. The main part of the city is on the north and east sides of the river, while the administrative and commercial districts are located on the west side.
The city covers an area of 662 square kilometers (255 square miles), and its population was estimated at 10.3 million in 2014. …