Situ Gintung
Lake Urban reservoir and former dam site near Jakarta
On the outskirts of South Tangerang, Situ Gintung is a small reservoir and public park known for local recreation; it gained attention after a 2009 dam breach. Visitors come for lakeside walks and informal fishing.
Situ Gintung is a small reservoir and dam located in Banten province on the outskirts of Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. It functions primarily as a local water body rather than a recreational attraction.
The site is largely visited for local reasons rather than tourism; the reservoir and surrounding area are modest in scale and lie within a suburban and peri-urban landscape. There are no major visitor facilities or developed recreation areas associated with the reservoir.
The reservoir gained international attention after the embankment breached in March 2009, causing sudden flooding downstream and significant local damage. Since that event the site has been noted in reports on dam safety and urban development in the Jakarta metropolitan area.
Situ Gintung sits within Banten province near the southern suburbs of Jakarta, close to the built-up fringe of the capital region and municipal areas of South Tangerang.
- 2009 dam failure: Site of an embankment breach in March 2009 that caused widespread flooding and loss of life in nearby residential areas.
Best Time to Visit Situ Gintung #
Visit during the dry season (roughly May-September) for the most reliable outdoor conditions and easier access.
Weather & Climate near Situ Gintung #
Situ Gintung's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2423 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (368 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (260 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (247 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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