Cilincing has been for some decades one of the districts of North Jakarta which in turn encompasses as far as Marunda and some non-coastal hinterland.

Cilincing District is divided into seven Administrative Villages (kelurahan): During the early colonial period, Cilincing (older spelling Tji Lintjing) was a name of a coastal area located around 7 km east of the cape of Priok (Malay Tanjong Priok).

The land of Cilincing were dotted with fish ponds, similar with Ancol but less marshy, allowing early settlements to grow.

The mansion was strategically located, being the point where the traffic from the Vaart canal connects with the road to the plantation area to the south.

Dutch people and natives alike flocked to the seaside of Cilincing to enjoy the pristine water or to have a picnic.

[8] One popular resort was the Palm Beach Cilincing which was supported with recreational facilities such as eating places and bathing areas.

The beginning of the 1980s saw the decline of Cilincing's popularity, mainly caused by the expansion of the Port of Tanjung Priok plus increasing pollution along the north coast of Java.