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Bogor city, regency root for new Greater Bogor province

The idea for a Bogor Raya province first took root in the 1990s, when several areas under the authority of Bogor regency were administratively moved under Bogor city, which needed more space for its growing population.

Sausan Atika and Theresia Sufa (The Jakarta Post)
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Fri, August 23, 2019

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Bogor city, regency root for new Greater Bogor province Participants showcase various Sundanese art performances in a parade from City Hall in Jl. Juanda to the Fountain in Jl. Jendral Sudirman in Bogor city, West Java on June 30. The event was held to commemorate Bogor's 537th anniversary on June 3. (JP/P.J. Leo)

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n old idea of a new province separate from West Java called Bogor Raya (Greater Bogor) has resurfaced following a proposal initiated by the Bogor city and Bogor regency administrations in their attempt to manage accelerating development.

Bogor Mayor Bima Arya Sugiarto said he would continue to mull over the idea of establishing a new province and invite healthy public discussions, as well as studies conducted by universities.

The idea for a Bogor Raya province first took root in the 1990s, when several areas under the authority of Bogor regency were administratively moved under Bogor city, which needed more space for its growing population.

“Now, we also need to anticipate [overcrowding], because in 10 years, the population of Bogor city may grow to 1.5 million people; we need to have a study on that,” Bima said on Wednesday.

The city administration is currently studying four scenarios: a regional expansion to Bogor regency, establish a new province, a merger between the Bogor administration and Jakarta administration or improving communication and coordination across cities without any changes in their administrative status.

“We want to boost the area to support a growing population and an integration with Greater Jakarta,” he said.

Several cities have reportedly suggested to include in the new province Bogor municipality, Bogor regency, Bekasi municipality, Bekasi regency, Sukabumi municipality, Sukabumi regency, Cianjur, Depok, Karawang and Subang.

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