North Kayong Regency, Regency capital in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Description
North Kayong is a regency on the western coast of Borneo in West Kalimantan covering approximately 4,600 square kilometers. The territory includes coastal strips, islands, and forested areas that extend along the shoreline.
History
The regency was established as an independent administrative unit on January 2, 2007, after separating from Ketapang. This change followed a central government decision to reorganize administrative boundaries in the area.
Culture
The area is home to Malay communities who speak Indonesian with distinctive local characteristics, alongside Chinese populations with Teochew and Hakka heritage. These different groups shape the daily life and customs you encounter throughout the region.
Practical
The main entry point is Rahadi Osman Airport in Ketapang, with regular boat services connecting Sukadana, Teluk Melano, and Pontianak. Traveling by water is the most common way to move between coastal settlements and islands in the area.
Did you know?
A mobile medical clinic travels by boat to offshore islands, delivering healthcare to remote island communities. This unusual approach demonstrates how the region adapts to its scattered geography.
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