Mekar Baru | |
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Village and district | |
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| Interactive map of Mekar Baru | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Banten |
| Regency | Tangerang Regency |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
| Population (mid 2024 estimate) [1] | |
• Total | 46,166 |
| • Density | 1,791/km2 (4,638/sq mi) |
Mekarbaru (or "Mekar Baru") is a village (desa) and an administrative district (kecamatan) located in the Tangerang Regency of Banten Province on Java, Indonesia.
Mekar Baru District was previously part of Kronjo District before it was split off from the western part of that district in 2006.
The district covers a land area of 25.78 km2, and had a population of 35,417 at the 2010 Census [2] and 41,329 at the 2020 Census; [3] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 46,166 (comprising 23,397 males and 22,769 females). [1] The administrative centre of the district is at the village of Mekarbaru, and the district is sub-divided into eight villages (desa), all sharing the postcode of 15551. They are listed below with their areas and their officially-estimated populations as at mid 2024. [1]
| Kode Wilayah | Name of Desa | Area in km2 | Pop'n mid 2024 estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.03.33.2008 | Ganda Ria | 2.13 | 6,390 |
| 36.03.33.2007 | Kosambi Dalam | 3.64 | 8,771 |
| 36.03.33.2005 | Klutuk | 1.57 | 3,610 |
| 36.03.33.2001 | Mekar Baru (village) | 2.36 | 4,995 |
| 36.03.33.2004 | Waliwis | 2.54 | 4,851 |
| 36.03.33.2003 | Cijeruk | 4.62 | 6,253 |
| 36.03.33.2002 | Kedaung | 3.22 | 4,254 |
| 36.03.33.2006 | Jenggot | 5.70 | 7,042 |
| 36.03.33 | Totals | 25.78 | 46,166 |
