 By the early twentieth century, the estate of Tandjong West was owned by a company, N. V. Landbouw Maatschappij Tandjong West, headed by the prominent landlord ('landheer') Tan Liok Tiauw, of the late colonial period.Jagakarsa contains the northern portion of the complex of University of Indonesia.The area is also strongly associated with the local Betawi culture of Jakarta, in particular local music.