Indonesia’s new capital predicted to house 1.9 million people by 2045
The head of Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority, Bambang Susantono, has recently said that the new capital will be home to about 1.7 million to 1.9 million people by 2045.
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Jakarta (VNA) - The head of Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City (IKN)Authority, Bambang Susantono, has recently said that the new capital will behome to about 1.7 million to 1.9 million people by 2045.
According to him, the development of the new capital will be carried out inthree major stages: in 2024, 2035, and 2045. He expressed his hope that by2045, Nusantara will be an economic source that is capable of pushing Indonesiato be a developed country.
The new capital area in East Kalimantan will be four times that of Jakarta or about 56,000 hectares. It will also be a tropical forestbecause only 25% of the total area will be constructed.
The tropical forest will be a huge absorbent of carbonemission, that's why this branding concept is appreciated by the world, Bambangadded.
He also revealed that the development project has beenstarted, including the land preparation, construction of access roads forlogistics, and access to drinking water.
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Nusantara - the new capital city of Indonesia (Source: futuresoutheastasia.com) 
