Bicycle City Indonesia

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:59
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Indonesia Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Indonesia
Indonesia Animal & Wildlife Organizations
Indonesian Business Organizations & Resources
Education Organizations & Resources Indonesia
Indonesia Environmental Groups
International Groups
Indonesia National Government
In Conclusion

Introduction

Indonesia is the largest archipelago nation in the world and is comprised of five
main islands, Java (most populous), Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan and Irian Jaya
as well as 17,000 other small islands (6,000 inhabited), according to Infoplease. Each island has its own coastal and mountain regions, many which
could serve as ideal potential Bicycle City, Indonesia, development locations.

A newly-found interest in conservation is in alignment with the goals of possible
Indonesia Bicycle City development. Rich in native plants and wildlife, a number of
conservation organizations have recognized the importance of preserving the
indigenous character of the islands, according to Conservation International.
The Nature Conservancy has joined with nine Indonesian and international
organizations to establish the Conservation Training and Resource Center in Bogor.

Attention to alternative fuel use is also a tie-in with potential Indonesia Bicycle
City development. The country is investigating the use of biofuel crops such as palm
oil, cassava, sugar cane and jatropha curcas to reduce its dependence on fossil
fuels and to help boost local economies, according to Orangutan Foundation
International.

Indonesia has an equatorial climate with two seasons: a dry season runs
from June to September and a wet season from November to March, according to
Atlapedia.

Potential Bicycle City Indonesia
Locations

Development of possible Bicycle City, Indonesia (IDN), locations could be
situated in the vicinity of the following Indonesian cities:

Pontianak, IDN
  • Population: 516,737
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 84.47 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 88°F; Feb
    89°F; Mar 90°F; Apr 89°F; May 90°F; Jun 90°F; Jul
    90°F; Aug 90°F; Sep 89°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 88°F; Dec
    87°F.
  • Water: Temborung River, Skrang River, Kapaus River
  • Adjacent Public Land: Tanjung Puting National Park
  • Other Highlights: Banjarmasin Zoo, Niah Caves
Jakarta, IDN
  • Population: 8,792,000
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 58.25 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb
    86°F; Mar 88°F; Apr 89°F; May 89°F; Jun 89°F; Jul
    89°F; Aug 89°F; Sep 90°F; Oct 90°F; Nov 90°F; Dec
    88°F.
  • Water: Indian Ocean
  • Adjacent Public Land: Ujung Kulon National Park
  • Other Highlights: Indonesia National Museum
Padang, IDN
  • Population: 757,600
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 107.14 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 87°F; Feb
    88°F; Mar 88°F; Apr 88°F; May 88°F; Jun 88°F; Jul
    87°F; Aug 87°F; Sep 86°F; Oct 86°F; Nov 86°F; Dec
    87°F.
  • Water: Maninjau Lake, Singkarak Lake, Diatas Lake,
    Dibawah Lake, Talang Lake, Kuranji River, Anai River, Ombilin River, Suliki
    River, Arau River
  • Adjacent Public Land: Gudung Leuser National Park,
    Esplanade Park
  • Other Highlights: Taplau Beach; Bungus Bay
Makassar, IDN
  • Population: 1,250,000
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 78.87 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 85°F; Feb
    85°F; Mar 87°F; Apr 87°F; May 88°F; Jun 89°F; Jul
    88°F; Aug 90°F; Sep 91°F; Oct 91°F; Nov 89°F; Dec
    85°F.
  • Water: Makassar Strait
  • Adjacent Public Land: Bunaken National Marine Park
  • Other Highlights: Tanjung Bunga, a black sand beach
Denpasar, IDN
  • Population: 491,500
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 47.56 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 87°F; Feb
    87°F; Mar 88°F; Apr 88°F; May 87°F; Jun 85°F; Jul
    84°F; Aug 84°F; Sep 85°F; Oct 87°F; Nov 88°F; Dec
    88°F.
  • Water: Indian Ocean
  • Adjacent Public Land: West Bali National Park
  • Other Highlights: Waterbom Park
Bicycle City Potential Location
Sources:
Alternative Energy
Organizations & Companies in Indonesia
Indonesia Animal
& Wildlife Organizations
Indonesian Business
Organizations & Resources
Education Organizations
& Resources Indonesia
Indonesia
Environmental Groups
International Groups
Indonesia National
Government
In Conclusion

Indonesia’s unspoiled natural setting makes it a unique site for potential
Bicycle City development. Creation of an Indonesian Bicycle City location
could promote the local economy, generate increased interest in environmentally
focused energy and renewable resources, and at the same time create a model for
the country’s environmental efforts.

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