Tags: Ethnic Group.
The Baduy (or Badui) who call themselves Kanekes are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten near Rangkasbitung. Their population of 11700 is centered in the Kendeng mountains at an elevation of 300–500 meters (975′-1625′) above sea level. Their homeland in Banten Java is contained in just 50 km2 (19 sq mi) of hilly forest area 120 km (75 mi) from Jakarta Indonesia’s capital.
