Jokowi's House In Solo, Some Interesting Facts There

President Joko Widodo in Palembang, 26 January (Photo: BPMI Setpres / Laily Rachev)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo, who has been leading Indonesia for two periods, has a house in Solo, Central Java. Before his name took off when he became Governor of DKI paired with Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok, Jokowi made his political career debut from Solo. Jokowi's house in Solo is located in Sumber Kelurahan, Banjarsari District, Solo. This is where President Joko Widodo and his family live. Sumber Kelurahan has 17 Rukun Warga (RW), each of which has a nickname.

After moving to Jakarta to become President of the Republic of Indonesia, attention to the kelurahan in Jokowi's home zone immediately intensified. And tightened with security from Paspampres.

Profile of Kelurahan Jokowi's House in Solo

The Sumber Kelurahan has several Rukun Warga, totaling 17 in total, including:

1. Sumber Kraja (RW 1)

2. Sumber Tempurejo (RW 2)

3. Sumber Tapen (RW 3)

4. Sumber Bregan (RW 4 and 12)

5. Sumber Tegalan (RW 5, 6 and 8)

6. Sumber Jetis (RW 7)

7. Sumber Dukuhan (RW 9 and 11)

8. Sumber Jambalan (RW 16, 9 and 10)

9. Sumber Trangkilan (RW 12, 13, 14 and 15)

10.Source Sorogenen (RW 15 and 17)

Of the total population in that location, there are around 18,000 residents and 6,000 households.

Currently, Kelurahan Sumber is led by a Lurah by the name of Dwi Listyrarini, who occupies an office on Jalan Kahuripan Number 8.

Economically, the majority of Sumber residents are employees ranging from private or government agencies, but not a few run private businesses.

Dwi Listyarini explained that the economy of the UMKM sector in Sumber Kelurahan was developing quite well. He said that some business units now have progress and have successfully absorbed the workforce such as bakpau businesses and handicrafts.

Facts about Jokowi's House in Solo

President Joko Widodo's house has an area of 700 square meters. Since Jokowi became president, property prices in the region have skyrocketed over time.

Based on observations from one of the property buying and selling sites in Indonesia, there are houses that are marketed for IDR 2 billion in the area. Although the area is only 321 square meters, aka smaller than Jokowi's house.

The price is IDR 25 thousand per meter

Who would have thought, Jokowi's house was built on a plot of land bought by Jokowi and Iriana in 1990. They don't buy it at once for 700 square meters. At first, they only bought 200 square meters of land at a price of Rp. 25 thousand per meter.

When Jokowi's timber business exports run smoothly, they buy more land next to him. Finally, the land area increased.

On that land, they intend to build a dwelling. Jokowi said he wanted a simple house. It's just "simple", not luxurious Why?

"I didn't have money before. Whose money? " said Jokowi.

Jokowi's House in Solo Was Purchased After 9 Years of Contracting

Joko Widodo's struggle was not always easy. Even though he has a house in Solo, Jokowi had previously made a contract. The house that Jokowi contracts for is also not a large or luxurious house, only a tread house equipped with two bedrooms and one bathroom.

According to Jokowi, the housing facilities that were previously contracted were sufficient. The important thing is there is a bedroom and bathroom.

Not much furniture

Who would have thought that Jokowi's house in Solo didn't have too many furnishings. There are only a few sofas and teak tables there.

Jokowi's house is also quite beautiful. The backyard of the house is overgrown with grass, and there are many birds that are kept there.

Ever Flooded

Even though the house is the president's house, in fact the house has also been flooded. Jokowi once said that his house in Solo used to be the coolest house when it was just finished. But now it's even the worst.

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