Banjarbaru, Administrative city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Banjarbaru is a city spanning five districts at the foot of the Meratus Mountains in South Kalimantan. The land rises from sea level to higher elevations, creating a landscape of varied terrain and vegetation.
The Indonesian government founded this city in 1975 as a way to distribute population from the nearby capital of Banjarmasin. The settlement grew over decades and was later designated as the provincial capital in 2022.
Banjarese, Javanese, and Dayak communities live here, each bringing their own traditions and ways of life that shape the character of the city. Local music, crafts, and cooking styles reflect the blend of these different groups.
The Syamsudin Noor International Airport connects the city to major Indonesian centers with regular domestic flights. Good road networks make it easy to move around the different districts and reach nearby areas.
Diamond mining has been practiced in a nearby district for centuries, making it one of the notable activities in the region. The stones pulled from the earth here have shaped local commerce and relationships for generations.
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