Parung
View on WikipediaParung (Sundanese: ᮕᮛᮥᮀ) is a town and administrative district (kecamatan) in Indonesia located near the southwestern suburb of South Jakarta, but officially still within the area of the Bogor Regency. Parung district covers 25.86 km2, and had a population of 112,529 at the 2010 Census[3] and 123,078 at the 2020 Census.[4] The official estimate as at mid-2023 was 128,905, comprising 65,568 males and 63,337 females.[2] Those who travel from Jakarta to Bogor through the western alternative road have to pass through Parung.
Key Information
Parung has a traditional market, Pasar Parung, as its commercial centre. It is situated on both sides of the main road, which causes daily traffic congestion. Pasar Parung features a very large tree called Pohon Jubleg by locals, according to whom Jubleg means 'idle' and 'not going anywhere'.[5] Locals often attributed mystical elements to the tree because of its old age.[6]
Administrative divisions
[edit]The administrative centre of the district is at the town of Warujaya, and the district is sub-divided into nine villages (desa), all sharing the postcode of 16330, as listed below with their areas and populations as at mid 2023.[2]
| Kode Wilayah |
Name of desa |
Area in km2 |
Population mid 2023 estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32.01.10.2001 | Parung (town) | 1.69 | 16,329 |
| 32.01.10.2002 | Iwul | 4.00 | 8,639 |
| 32.01.10.2003 | Bojong Sempu | 1.59 | 10,520 |
| 32.01.10.2004 | Waru | 3.67 | 20,414 |
| 32.01.10.2005 | Cogreg | 5.23 | 18,925 |
| 32.01.10.2006 | Pamegarsari | 3.11 | 16,414 |
| 32.01.10.2007 | Warujaya | 2.93 | 16,572 |
| 32.01.10.2008 | Bojong Indah | 1.47 | 11,123 |
| 32.01.10.2009 | Jabon Mekar | 2.17 | 9,969 |
| 32.01.10 | Totals | 25.86 | 128,905 |
Economy
[edit]Parung is famous locally for producing durian called durian parung. It is however becomes particularly rare to find such durian in Parung itself.[7][8]
Parung is also famous for its fish cultivation, particularly ornamental fish. Pasar Parung, which serve as Parung's commercial center, is widely acknowledged as the biggest ornamental fish market in Indonesia,[9] and maybe even in Southeast Asia.[10]
Tourism
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Parung also has several small lakes, including Lake Lebak Wangi in Pamegarsari village.[11]
Cultures
[edit]Parung district is close to the border with the cities of Depok which are the centres of Betawi culture, so that there is a mix of Betawi culture with local Sundanese culture in Parung district. The mixing of cultures in the Parung causes the typical arts of the district to also vary. There are religious arts such as marawis, tambourines, kelaran parade arts, and cucurak which have existed in Parung since old times and are still inherent in Parung.
The Sundanese language is also still used by the community in several villages in Parung district which borders Ciseeng district and Kemang district, but some still use Betawi language in the area bordering Depok and Tajurhalang. The language used in Parung is also a mixture of cultures between the nine villages in Parung district.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Diva, Mulya (9 April 2025). "Gantikan Didin Wahidin, Adhi Nugraha Rangkap Jabatan Sebagai Camat Parung dan Ciseeng". www.metrobogor.com (in Indonesian). Metro Bogor. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Parung Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3201240)
- ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Prasetia, Andhika. "Mengenal Pohon Jubleg di Parung Bogor, Konon Berusia 100 Tahun". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ El'Arsya, Fadlya (2023-05-19). "Mistis dan Berusia Ratusan Tahun, Netizen Curiga Pohon Jubleg Sengaja Dibakar - Metropolitan". Mistis dan Berusia Ratusan Tahun, Netizen Curiga Pohon Jubleg Sengaja Dibakar - Metropolitan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Hobamatan, Wahidin (2021-06-29). "Durian Parung Mulai Langka - Bogor Times". Durian Parung Mulai Langka - Bogor Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Azis, Usman (2022-09-01). "Dianggap Langka, Ternyata Duren Parung Tumbuh Kembang di Cigudeg - Bogor Times". Dianggap Langka, Ternyata Duren Parung Tumbuh Kembang di Cigudeg - Bogor Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Arjanto, Dwi (2022-07-04). "Mengenal Pasar Parung Bogor, Sentra Ikan Hias Terbesar di Indonesia". Tempo. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Images, Afriadi Hikmal/Getty. "Melihat Pasar Ikan Hias Terbesar Asia Tenggara di Bogor". detikfinance (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Sumantri, Arga (7 September 2021). "Setu Lebak Wangi Bogor Diproyeksikan Jadi Desa Wisata". www.medcom.id (in Indonesian). Medcom. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Keanekaragaman Kebudayaan Kecamatan Parung". www.kompasiana.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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