Gunung Mas, Administrative regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Gunung Mas is an administrative regency in Central Kalimantan that encompasses multiple districts and neighbors several other regencies across the region. The territory consists of twelve subdivisions with Kuala Kurun serving as a central hub.
The regency was established in 2002 as an independent administrative division, emerging from an earlier administrative structure dating to the 1960s. This creation represented a significant change in how the region was organized.
The people here practice different religions, including Protestantism, Islam, and the local Kaharingan faith, which shapes daily life and local customs. These beliefs are visible in how communities celebrate and gather together.
The area is accessible through Sangkalemu Airport in Kuala Kurun, which provides flight connections and serves as the main gateway to the region. A road network links the various districts throughout the territory.
The name refers to gold deposits discovered in the past, which shaped the region's early history and development. Today, traces of old mining activities remain visible in the landscape.
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