West Kutai

West Kutai spans across 20,384 square kilometers of land with diverse landscapes, including forests and rivers, situated at 38 meters above sea level.

The region originated from the division of Kutai territory in 1999, followed by another split in 2013 that created the separate Mahakam Ulu Regency.

The population comprises Dayak and Kutai ethnic groups who maintain their traditions through ceremonies, crafts, and riverside settlement patterns along the Mahakam River.

Transportation within West Kutai relies heavily on river routes, with boats serving as the primary means of movement between the sixteen administrative districts.

The administrative center of Sendawar coordinates activities across 190 rural villages and 4 urban communities, maintaining a population density of 8.7 people per square kilometer.

Location: East Kalimantan

Capital city: Sendawar

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

Shares border with: Kutai Kartanegara, North Paser of Penajam, Paser, North Barito, Mahakam Ulu

Website: http://kutaibaratkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: -0.59417,115.51575

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:25