Barito Kuala

Barito Kuala spreads over 2,996 square kilometers of lowland terrain, featuring extensive river networks and wetlands at the intersection of major waterways in South Kalimantan.

The Indonesian government established Barito Kuala as an administrative regency on January 4, 1960, designating Marabahan as its capital due to strategic position along trade routes.

Local communities in Barito Kuala maintain traditional fishing methods and agricultural practices, passing knowledge through generations while adapting to environmental conditions.

The regency contains seventeen districts with 201 villages, providing administrative services and infrastructure development through local government offices in each area.

Situated at just one meter above sea level, Barito Kuala incorporates extensive peatlands and river systems that create natural water management patterns.

Location: South Kalimantan

Inception: January 4, 1960

Capital city: Marabahan

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Banjar, Banjarmasin, Tapin, South Barito, Kapuas

Website: http://baritokualakab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -2.98114,114.76678

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:54