Cilandak

from sunda

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From sunda

Definition

Name of a subdistrict in South Jakarta

Etymology

Derived from the Sundanese 'ci' (water/river) and 'landak' (porcupine). The name refers to a river or region that was once a natural habitat for porcupines, which was later adopted as the name of the district in South Jakarta.

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