Balikpapan, Industrial seaport in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Balikpapan extends across coastal hills with elevations up to 80 meters, featuring a network of roads connecting industrial zones to residential districts.
The discovery of oil reserves in 1897 transformed this Buginese fishing settlement into a principal refining center operated by Dutch petroleum companies.
The population includes Javanese, Dayak, Banjar, Bugis, Makassar, and Chinese communities, each maintaining their traditional customs while working in modern industries.
The city maintains direct flight connections to major Indonesian cities through Sepinggan International Airport, located 8 kilometers from the central district.
The Wain River Protected Forest within city limits contains 443 plant species and provides habitat for sun bears and orangutans.
Location: East Kalimantan
Inception: February 10, 1897
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://www.balikpapan.go.id/
Shares border with: North Paser of Penajam, Kutai Kartanegara
Website: http://balikpapan.go.id
GPS coordinates: -1.14889,116.90306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
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