Ciracas is a
district (kecamatan) of
East Jakarta, one of the five administrative cities of Jakarta,
Indonesia. Ciracas is the southernmost district in Jakarta. The area of Cibubur Scout's camping ground complex is located partly within the Ciracas District, although the main camping ground area is located in
Cipayung District. The boundaries of Ciracas District are: Cipinang River to the west, Cipinang River - Jambore Road to the south, Jagorawi Tollroad to the east, and Kelapa Dua Wetan Road to the north.
History
During the
Dutch East Indies period, Ciracas was a part of
Meester Cornelis. In 1976, Ciracas was incorporated into
Pasar Rebo subdistrict,
East Jakarta. Subsequently, in 1991 Pasar Rebo was split into two districts, Pasar Rebo itself and Ciracas as a new district.