Jakarta far too crowded

Jakarta far too crowded

JAKARTA (JP): The average population density in Jakarta has now reached an average of 13,000 people per square kilometer, and is as high as 40,000 in some areas, according to a senior city official.

Maskup Ustianto, assistant to City Secretary, said Jakarta's 650 square kilometer area has become exceptionally overcrowded based on its population, estimated at just under nine million.

Maskup made the statement during a meeting with 118 students from the Police Science Higher Learning Institute (PTIK).

Maskup said the high population density entails various problems such as traffic and the provision of housing. (mas)