Significant Drop in Newcomers to Seribu Islands

The Seribu Islands Population and Civil Registration Agency (Dukcapil) conducted its population awareness program across the board from April 1 to 30, 2026. The census revealed that newcomers were few and far between, with the total number clocking in at just 19 people.

The influx of newcomers to Seribu Islands only reached 19 people

Seribu Islands Data Information and Supervision Section Head, Angga Noviar, mentioned that this outreach initiative aims to keep population records in check, especially in the wake of the post-Eid travel surge.

"The influx of newcomers to Seribu Islands only reached 19 people. This figure is a far cry from the 50 newcomers recorded during the same period in 2025," he added, Thursday (4/30).

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He explained that the program covers two sub-districts and six urban villages, stretching across resort islands and remote outposts, such as Payung Island, Bidadari Island, Ayer Island, Pantara Island, Pelangi Island, and Macan Island.

"Permanent and non-permanent residents alike must get their papers in order. Aside from spreading the word, we are also providing on-the-spot population services for both locals and newcomers," he clarified.

According to him, this data collection is essential for verifying residency status. Based on the data from the second semester of 2025, the population of Seribu Islands was recorded at 30,297 people.

He specified that during April 2026, there were 26 workers with Jakarta resident status and 141 non-permanent workers active on the resort islands.

"This data serves as the basis for ensuring that all individuals active in Seribu Islands possess the appropriate residency documents, while also maintaining population administrative order," he explained.

He added that the community can keep a close eye on newcomer statistics through the Jakarta Population ans Civil Registration Agency's official dashboard.

"This aims to stay on top of all population shifts, ensuring that administrative standards in Seribu Islands remain shipshape," he added.

Meanwhile, Seribu Islands Regency Council Member Syahdan gave the thumbs up to the Binduk initiative, seeing it as an effective way to tighten up population records.

He hopes this effort remains a mainstay to ensure population data stays spot-on and up-to-the-minute, particularly in an archipelago where people are constantly on the move.

"When records are in apple-pie order, public services can run like clockwork. We also urge everyone to step up and report any changes to their status," he stressed.