Afrikaners in Jakarta (Parallel Indonesia)

The city of Jakarta, Indonesia is home to a long-established population of Afrikaners. During the time of the Dutch East Indies in the 19th century and early 20th century, Afrikaners were among the largest Dutch creole populations in Jakarta. After Indonesian independence, some of the Afrikaners in Jakarta returned to their homelands in South Africa. Today, Jakarta is home to a small Afrikaner population descended from the immigrants who settled in Jakarta.

History
Afrikaners had been migrating to Indonesia since the Dutch East Indies. Early migration was primarily of Afrikaners from a rural background. These migrants have been joined by many newer business migrants who have come to Indonesia for the opportunities offered. Many settled in the national capital Jakarta, and throughout Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Afrikaner communities can be also found in larger towns such as Medan, Surabaya and Makassar.