Tangerang (Sundanese: ᮒᮍᮨᮛᮀ, Indonesian pronunciation: [taˈŋəɾaŋ]) is the city with the largest population in the province of Banten, Indonesia.

Tangerang is also home for Soekarno–Hatta International Airport which serves the Jakarta metropolitan area and is Indonesia's main gateway.

Many high-class and middle-class satellite cities have been developed in Tangerang, complete with their own shopping malls, private schools and convenience centers.

The government is working on expanding the toll road system to accommodate more traffic flow to and from the area.

In the Dag Register dated December 20, 1668, it was reported that the Sultan of Banten had appointed Raden Sena Pati and Kyai Demang as rulers.

The next VOC archive, the Dag Register dated March 4, 1680, explains that the ruler of Tangerang at that time was Kyai Dipati Soera Dielaga.

According to a map made in 1692, the oldest post is located at the mouth of the Cisadane River, to the north of Kampung Baru.

According to the archives of Gewone Resolutie van het Casteel Batavia, on April 3, 1705, there were plans to demolish the buildings in the post because they only had bamboo walls.

In 2007, the city government passed an anti-prostitution law, which meant that women who are perceived to be dressed too provocatively may be arrested.

Some news outlets reported that some women decided to wear the hijab to avoid being prosecuted under this law.

In addition the city government began requiring municipal employees to abide by Islamic dress codes.

[9] Tangerang City is located in the northwest region of Banten Province and is on the north side of Java Island.

Topographically, Tangerang City is mostly located at an altitude of 10–30 meters above sea level, aka the whole area is in the lowlands.

[12] The municipal legislature is the Tangerang City Regional People's Representative Council [id], which has 50 members.

Many middle-class and upper-class satellite cities are being developed in Tangerang, complete with shopping centers, private schools and mini markets.

The government is working on developing a toll road system to accommodate the increasing traffic flow to and from Tangerang.

As the impact of Jakarta's growing economy continues, Tangerang has become an alternative location for some corporations in which to build their offices due to crowds and land prices.

Some headquarters of big corporations are located here, such as Kino Group, Alfamart, Deltomed, Top Food, and more.

It also has several business center nearby, such as Lippo Karawaci and Gading Serpong, both are located in Tangerang Regency.

They are part of the country's Peranakan Chinese community, but with deep, centuries-old roots in the historic Tangerang area, also called 'Benteng' locally.

[19] In addition, a large proportion of Benteng Chinese have traditionally been rural dwellers, engaged in agricultural activities, such as farming and livestock production.

[20] Due to the growth of satellite towns in the greater Jakarta region, which includes Tangerang, the area is now home to many new migrants from all parts of Indonesia.

Specifically, Phase 3B, which will traverse the key areas of Kota Tangerang along the Jakarta-Merak Toll Road, is expected to bring substantial benefits to the region, both in terms of mobility and socio-economic growth.

Below is a detailed analysis and comprehensive conclusion on the anticipated impacts and future prospects of this important infrastructure project for the Tangerang region

By 2012, Tangerang will have a new technology, called the Intelligent Transport System (ITS), that uses a closed-circuit camera that responds to traffic conditions at any given intersection and could reduce the rate of congestion by 30 percent.

[26] Boen Tek Bio is the oldest Chinese temple, or klenteng, in Tangerang – with a history going back to 1684.