Bekasi | |
|---|---|
| City of Bekasi Kota Bekasi | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Betawi | Bekasih Kota' |
 Clockwise, from top: Patriot Stadium Bekasi, Bekasi Junction Night, Bekasi Mall Night, Bekasi Pekayon City | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Kota Patriot (City of the Patriots) | |
| Motto(s): Bekasi Maju, Sejahtera dan Ihsan (Bekasi for the Developed, Prosperous, and Good people) | |
 Location within West Java | |
| Coordinates: 6°14′06″S 106°59′32″E / 6.2349°S 106.9923°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Province |  West Java |
| Found (as Administrative City of Bekasi) | 20 April 1982 |
| Incorporated (as kotamadya) | 16 December 1996 |
| Inaugurated | 10 March 1997 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tri Adhianto Tjahyono |
| • Vice Mayor | Abdul Harris Bobihoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 213.12 km2 (82.29 sq mi sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11–81 m (36–266 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| • Urban | 2,648,272 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indonesia Western Time) |
| Area code | (+62) 21 |
| Vehicle registration | B xxxx Kxx |
| Website | bekasikota |
Bekasi is the Largest city in West Java, Indonesia. It has a population of approximately 2,648,272 and before is the administrative city of Bekasi Regency. As a metropolitan city that is a major industrial center, Bekasi City stands out as a "Patriot City" which has high mobility with modern infrastructure, surrounded by massive shopping centers and large-scale residential areas in the buffer area of the capital city.
