Pelita Jaya

Geographical Condition & Profile

Pelita Jaya Village is located in Kubu District, Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan Province. Based on population data as of June 30, 2020, Pelita Jaya Village had a total population of 915 people across 273 households. The village covers an area of 17.04 km², with a reported population density of 53.69 people per km². The population consisted of 451 males and 464 females. In terms of religion, the majority of residents were Muslim, totaling 882 people, followed by 24 Christians and 9 Catholics.

The population data lists residents across several age groups. There were 56 people aged 0–4, 83 aged 5–9, 77 aged 10–14, 91 aged 15–19, and 118 aged 20–24. The other age groups comprised 89 people aged 25–29, 71 aged 30–34, 66 aged 35–39, 43 aged 40–44, 64 aged 45–49, 55 aged 50–54, 40 aged 55–59, 28 aged 60–64, 11 aged 65–69, 18 aged 70–74, and 5 aged 75 and above. However, the total across the listed age groups is 944, which differs from the reported total population of 915 in the same dataset.

In terms of educational attainment, 232 residents had never attended school or had not yet started school, while 131 had not completed primary school. A total of 314 residents had completed primary school, 142 had completed junior secondary school, and 86 had completed senior secondary school. Three residents had completed Diploma I or Diploma II education, while six held a bachelor’s degree (S1). No residents were recorded as having completed a master’s degree (S2) or a doctoral degree (S3). The total across the education categories was 914, one person fewer than the reported population of 915.

Regarding employment, 260 residents were recorded as working in agriculture and livestock farming, while 56 were self-employed. Five residents were classified as state officials, one as a teaching professional, and one as a retiree. The dataset also recorded 148 students, 265 people who were not working, and 179 people under other occupations. Although agriculture and livestock farming represented a substantial employment category, the dataset does not specify the agricultural commodities produced or the types of livestock raised.

The population development data recorded 11 births in 2018 and 881 residents born before 2018. The dataset also reported population growth rates of 1% in 2016, 2% in 2017, and 1% in 2018. In addition, it recorded one population movement and no deaths. These figures reflect the periods stated in the source and should not be interpreted as current population statistics.

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