Bekasi

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City in West Java Province, Indonesia

Bekasi is the largest city in the province of West Java and the third-largest city in Indonesia. Located on the eastern border of Jakarta, it serves as a commuter city within the Greater Jakarta. According to the 2020 Census by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Bekasi had 2,543,676 inhabitants. The official estimate for mid 2025 was 2,648,272. It lies within the largest metropolitan area in Indonesia (Jabodetabek). The city is bordered by Bekasi Regency to the north and the east, Bogor Regency and Depok City to the south, and the city of East Jakarta to the west.

Also known as...Bekasi City
Indonesia train crash kills 14

Indonesia train crash kills 14 At least 14 people were killed and 84 injured in a train collision at a station near Jakarta, Indonesia.