As a favored residential area for Indonesia's elite, South Jakarta has been home to numerous influential figures:
- **B.J. Habibie:** The late 3rd President of Indonesia and brilliant aerospace engineer, who resided in the Patra Kuningan neighborhood. - **Anies Baswedan:** Former Governor of Jakarta, prominent academic, and political figure, residing in Lebak Bulus. - **Nadiem Makarim:** Founder of Gojek and former Minister of Education, who pioneered his tech decacorn in the heart of South Jakarta. - **Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok):** Former Governor of Jakarta and prominent political figure, closely associated with the southern districts. - **Reza Rahadian:** One of Indonesia's most critically acclaimed and highest-grossing film actors, active in the local arts scene. - **Iwan Fals:** Legendary Indonesian singer-songwriter; while his compound is slightly further south in Depok, his career and cultural impact are deeply tied to South Jakarta's music scene.
