Indramayu

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Indramayu is the capital of the Indramayu Regency of West Java, Indonesia.^[1]

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Indramayu is located in the North coastal area of West Java, and East from Jakarta(the capital) and North East from the city of Bandung and North West of the city of Cirebon. The city of Indramayu is situated below sea level, which means that it is risky if there is high tide in stormy conditions. The town is only protected by some dunes and barrages at the seaside. The climate is quite dry. The number of (registered) citizens is about 1.6 miljon. The estimated land surface of the city of Indramayu is 2.006 square kilometres. Crude oil is found in the Indramayu area. The local population nearby the shore are living from fishing. Furthermore there is kapok, clove, citrus and other fruit cultivating. Indramayu is famous for the special sweet mangosteens. Because of a lack of industry and labour provision, there is a migration to other parts of Indonesia.