Palangka Raya, Capital city in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Palangkaraya extends between the Kahayan and Sabangau rivers, featuring extensive tropical rainforests, protected nature areas, and five distinct administrative districts.
The transformation from Pahandut village into Palangkaraya began in 1957 when President Sukarno initiated construction with assistance from Soviet military personnel.
The name derives from Dayak Ngaju word palangka meaning sacred site and Malay word raya meaning vast, reflecting the indigenous heritage of Central Kalimantan.
The city maintains eight hospitals, multiple educational institutions, and the Tjilik Riwut Airport, providing essential services to its 305,797 residents.
Palangkaraya occupies the largest municipal territory in Indonesia, measuring four times the size of Jakarta, with most of its land covered in forests.
Location: Central Kalimantan
Inception: July 17, 1957
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Gunung Mas, Pulang Pisau, Katingan
Website: http://palangkaraya.go.id
GPS coordinates: -2.21000,113.92000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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