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Samarinda, Indonesia
🇮🇩 Indonesia

Samarinda

Samarinda is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. It is situated on the riverbanks of lower Mahakam, and both parts are connected by Mahakam Bridge, Mahakam Ulu Bridge, and Achmad Amins Bridge. It holds title of the seventh largest Indonesian city by area, with a total area of around 718 km2 (277 sq mi). Samarinda is also the most populous city on the entire island of Borneo, with population estimates of 727,500 ; 827,994 ; and 865,306. As of 2026, it is divided into 10 districts and further into 59 urban villages.

Country
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Elevation
0 m
Population
865,306
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-0.49, 117.15

How far Samarinda is from other cities in Indonesia

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