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Where is Samarinda

Samarinda Location Map, Indonesia

Country	Indonesia
Province	East Kalimantan
Region	Kalimantan Island
City Status	Autonomous City (Kota) & Provincial Capital of East Kalimantan
Established	Founded in the 17th century; officially established as a city in 1960
Coordinates	Approximately 0.5022° S, 117.1536° E
Total Area	~718.00 sq km
Land Area	~718.00 sq km
Water Area	Includes Mahakam River and surrounding waterways
Population (2020)	~827,994
Population (mid-2024 est.)	~870,000+
Population Rank	Largest city in East Kalimantan
Administrative Districts (Kecamatan)	Palaran, Samarinda Ilir, Samarinda Kota, Samarinda Seberang, Sungai Kunjang, Sungai Pinang, Samarinda Ulu, Samarinda Utara, Sambutan, Loa Janan Ilir
Main Industries	Mining (coal), trade, services, shipping, agriculture, government administration
Major Transport	River transport via Mahakam River; road connections to Balikpapan and Bontang; APT Pranoto International Airport
Time Zone	Central Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+08:00)
Known For	Provincial capital, Mahakam River, coal mining industry, Islamic Center Mosque, and as a gateway to East Kalimantan’s interior
Website	https://samarindakota.go.id/

Samarinda Mahakam Riverfront – scenic riverside area with boat tours and sunset views
Mahakam Stadium – modern stadium hosting sports events and local gatherings
Samarinda City Square (Alun-Alun Samarinda) – central plaza for leisure and community events
Samarinda Islamic Center Mosque – iconic mosque and cultural landmark
Mulawarman Museum – museum showcasing East Kalimantan’s history and culture
Samarinda Central Market – bustling market offering local foods, crafts, and goods
Sei Pinang Cultural Park – park featuring traditional arts and cultural activities
Bontang Riverwalk – riverside promenade ideal for walking, relaxation, and photography
Jembatan Mahakam Bridge – landmark bridge offering panoramic views of the city and river
Local Culinary Street – street known for traditional East Kalimantan dishes and snacks

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