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Photos by @joshirwandi | This is Jakarta, my home. Photo 1: The skyscrapers of central Jakarta loom to the northwest beyond Kampung Melayu, an urban village crowding the banks of the Ciliwung River—one of 13 that flow through the Indonesian capital. With a population of more than 10 million people, and a total density of 16,937 people per square kilometer, Jakarta is constantly beleaguered by five major issues: flooding, land subsidence, pollution, social inequality, and traffic. Photo 2: Rush hour traffic streams past the Menteng Pulo cemetery in South Jakarta. Besides facing flooding, the city struggles with air pollution: It is home to more than 20 million registered vehicles, of which 80 percent are motorbikes. In June 2022, Jakarta was recorded as the most polluted city in the world, with an Air Quality Index reaching 163—categorized as “unhealthy.” To see what the issues entail, click the link in bio. For more stories, follow @joshirwandi #jakarta #urbanplanning #cities #population #indonesia