Seruyan Regency

Seruyan Regency is an administrative region in Central Kalimantan divided into ten districts, with Kuala Pembuang serving as its administrative center. Rivers flow through the landscape and form the backbone of how people move around and connect with each other.

The region began as Pambuang Banjar and was reorganized into Van Pemboewan district under Dutch colonial rule in 1787. Following Indonesia's independence, it took the name Seruyan District in 1946 and developed into its present administrative structure.

The regency motto 'Gawi Hatantiring' comes from the Ngaju language and reflects values of cooperation visible in local ceremonies and daily community life. This tradition shapes how people work together and celebrate important occasions today.

The Seruyan Kuala Pembuang Airport provides air connections to other parts of Indonesia for visitors arriving from outside. To get around locally, boats and river transport are often the most practical way to reach communities and explore the region.

Seruyan Hilir district concentrates a large portion of the regency's population and stands out as distinctly different from the less populated northern areas. This contrast between a more populated southwest and sparsely settled north creates a fascinating patchwork across the region.

Location: Central Kalimantan

Capital city: Kuala Pembuang

Elevation above the sea: 134 m

Shares border with: West Kotawaringin Regency, Lamandau Regency, Melawi Regency, Katingan Regency, East Kotawaringin Regency

Website: http://seruyankab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -2.33333,112.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24