Depok

A city in the West Java province, Depok is located to the south of Jakarta, between Jakarta-Bogor. The city’s name is actually an acronym for De Eerste Protestantse Organisatie van Christenen. Other versions say that the city gets its name from Sundanese, in which “Depok” means hermitage or abode of someone living in seclusion. Contrary to its meaning, Depok is one of the main and developed cities in the West Java Province housing many activities and places to visit for travellers.

Depok is called the ‘Starfruit City’ due to the innumerable starfruit orchards that grow in the city. Formerly a part of the Bogor district, Depok was declared a seperate city in 1999 and has 11 subdistricts. The city is known for its malls and water parks that usually attract many tourists looking for some fun and adventure. The University of Indonesia, one of the leading universities in Indonesia, is situated in Depok.