THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOGOR CITY: A SECONDARY CITY WITHIN THE FAST-GROWING GREATER JAKARTA

Bogor is the smallest major city in the Greater Jakarta Area, with only a third of the population compared to other cities in the region. Located in a mountainous area just south of Jakarta, Bogor’s rich historical heritage has turned it into a thriving tourist destination – one of the city’s primary functions. Meanwhile, Jakarta’s rapid expansion as Indonesia’s primate city has accelerated over the past thirty years, further solidifying its central role in relation to the surrounding areas, including Bogor. To support this central function, various public facilities have been developed, particularly in land transportation to cities around Jakarta. Given these developments, can Bogor continue to thrive sustainably in its two main functions? Will these functions evolve due to factors arising from the Greater Jakarta Area development project? This research is based on a case study over time and space, which focuses on Bogor City as a single case in a specific location over a series of time periods. The study’s findings show that Bogor can continue to sustain its key functions, particularly in historical tourism and agriculture, as demonstrated by a 5% growth in income from sectors related to these areas.