Pluit

Contrary to popular belief, the name Pluit is not derived directly from fluit (whistle in Dutch). The name was derived from a Dutch type of ship, the fluyt. In the 17th century, a fluyt called het Witte Paard was shipwrecked on the eastern coast of the Angke River estuary.{{Citation needed|date=October 2015}}{{Cite web|date=25 January 2013|title=Begini Ceritanya tentang Pluit|url=https://metro.tempo.co/read/456863/begini-ceritanya-tentang-pluit}} This ship was subsequently used as a stronghold in addition to the already existing Castle Vijfhoek to ward off sporadic attacks of Bantenese forces. This ship was then known as De Fluit, which later became Pluit.{{Cite web|date=2017-02-07|title=JAKARTA TEMPO DOELOE: Inilah Asal Usul Nama Pluit Jakarta Utara {{!}} Kabar24|url=https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20170207/387/626698/jakarta-tempo-doeloe-inilah-asal-usul-nama-pluit-jakarta-utara|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Bisnis.com|language=id}}

The conversion of the swampy ground in the area of Pluit housing started in the 1970s. By 1979, the area had become a well-established residential area with Jembatan Tiga Road providing the main connection to the area.{{sfn|Merrillees|2015|p=25}}

In the 1990s, an elevated harbor toll road was completed, replacing Jembatan Tiga Road as the main connection to the area.{{sfn|Merrillees|2015|p=25}}

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Taman Kota Waduk Pluit (in English, Pluit Reservoir City Park) is a park adjacent to a water reservoir known as Waduk Pluit. The park provides fitness equipment,{{Cite web|url=http://news.detik.com/berita/2935605/ini-foto-foto-wajah-baru-taman-waduk-pluit-dengan-alat-gym-gratisnya|title=Ini Foto-foto Wajah Baru Taman Waduk Pluit dengan Alat Gym Gratisnya}} jogging tracks,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2018/06/23/nine-parks-in-jakarta-to-enjoy.html|title=Nine parks in Jakarta to enjoy}} and more.

Pluit pumps are in use continuously during the rainy season, especially since Pluit is located below sea level.[http://metro.tempo.co/read/news/2013/01/25/083456863/begini-ceritanya-tentang-pluit Pluit below sea level], metro.tempo.co. Accessed August 6, 2022.

Since its installation in 2002, the pumps have been useful in avoiding the seasonal flooding in the region that befalls Jakarta every four years. The Jakarta administration plans to build a new reservoir addition to the current reservoir with a value of Rp280 billion ($30.8 million), starting in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/11/26/agency-build-new-reservoir-pluit-next-year.html |title=Agency to build new reservoir in Pluit next year |date=November 26, 2011}}

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Pantai Mutiara is a 100-hectare area housing complex, built on reclaimed land from Java Sea. It has private yacht jetties, multiple Sports Clubs, and entertainment hot spots. It's designed as an elite beach-style home with a private jetty for a private yacht. The area also has mixed multilevel complexes like Regatta and Apartment Pantai Mutiara.

Pluit has established itself as a bustling commercial center. There are several malls located in Pluit and around it. Some include

• Emporium Pluit Mall
• Pluit Junction
• Pluit Village (previously known as Megamall Pluit)
• Baywalk Mall

Emporium Pluit Mall and Pluit Junction are right across each other, while Pluit Village is approx. 1 km from Emporium Pluit Mall and Pluit Junction. Baywalk Mall at Green Bay Pluit is approx. another 2 km from Pluit Village. Emporium Pluit Mall and Pluit Junction are right on the road that leads to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. Emporium Pluit Mall has 1 hotel (Holiday Inn Express Pluit{{Cite web|url=http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/jakarta-utara/jktpc/hoteldetail|title = Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Pluit Citygate}}) while Pluit Junction also has a hotel, FaveHotel Pluit.{{Cite web|url=http://www.favehotels.com/hotellist/eng/45/favehotel-pluit-junction?gclid=CKryn-Hk3McCFQ0njgodV-wEwQ|title=Favehotel Pluit Junction - Select Service Hotel in Jakarta}}

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