Gunung Mas, Administrative regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Located at 117 meters above sea level, Gunung Mas Regency covers 10,805 square kilometers and borders Murung Raya, Kapuas, Pulang Pisau, Palangka Raya, and Katingan.
The regency, established on April 10, 2002, evolved from its initial designation as Kahayan Hulu Administrative Regency in 1964 to become an independent administrative division.
The population of 135,373 residents includes Protestant Christians, Muslims, and practitioners of Kaharingan beliefs, reflecting the diverse religious composition of Central Kalimantan.
Sangkalemu Airport in Kuala Kurun provides direct flights to Banjarmasin, while a network of 738 kilometers of roads connects the twelve districts of the regency.
The name Gunung Mas translates to 'gold mountain,' referencing the substantial gold deposits discovered during the Dutch East Indies period, with remnants of mining operations still visible.
Location: Central Kalimantan
Inception: 2002
Capital city: Kuala Kurun
Elevation above the sea: 117 m
Shares border with: Murung Raya, Kapuas, Pulang Pisau, Palangka Raya, Katingan, Sintang
Website: http://gunungmaskab.go.id
GPS coordinates: -0.95000,113.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:54
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