Balaraja is a town and an administrative district (kecamatan) within Tangerang Regency in the province of Banten, on Java, Indonesia.
The district covers a land area of 32.30 km2, and had a population of 111,475 at the 2010 CensusBiro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. and 119,409 at the 2020 Census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 128,824 (comprising 65,594 males and 63,230 females).Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Balaraja Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3603130) The administrative centre is at Talagasari, and the district is sub-divided into one urban kelurahan (the town of Balaraja) and eight rural villages (desa), all nine sharing the postcode 15610, and listed below with their areas and their officially-estimated populations as of mid-2024.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2025, Kecamatan Balaraja Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.3603130)
Kode Wilayah Name of Kelurahan or Desa Area in sq. km Pop'nmid 2024estimate 36.03.01.2011 Gembong 3.94 13,349 36.03.01.2003 Cangkudu 5.16 16,675 36.03.01.2010 Sentul 3.46 10,653 36.03.01.2016 Sentul Jaya 2.36 6,741 36.03.01.2005 Talagasari 2.56 11,624 36.03.01.1001 Balaraja (town) 2.00 11,316 36.03.01.2009 Tobat 5.25 16,045 36.03.01.2013 Sukamurni 3.32 7,718 36.03.01.2014 Saga 4.25 34,703 36.03.01 Totals 32.30 128,824
Transportation Planned Jakarta MRT Phase 3
The upcoming Jakarta MRT Phase 3, scheduled to begin construction in 2024, will extend from Cikarang to Balaraja. This phase marks a significant development in Jakarta's transportation infrastructure, as Balaraja will serve as the starting station for the Jakarta MRT Phase 3.
Balaraja, strategically located in the western region, will become a vital hub for the MRT network, connecting the eastern and western parts of the Greater Jakarta area. The introduction of this new line aims to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance public transportation efficiency, and promote sustainable urban mobility.
With Balaraja as the initial station, the MRT Phase 3 project will not only improve accessibility for residents in the western suburbs but also integrate seamlessly with other transportation modes, fostering greater connectivity across the region. This development is expected to spur economic growth and contribute to the overall improvement of public transportation in Jakarta.
Toll Road access Toll Road Toll Gate KMTangerang–Merak Toll RoadBalaraja Timur36Balaraja Barat38
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