Sintang, Administrative region in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Sintang Regency spans over 21,638 square kilometers of land, featuring numerous rivers, dense forests, and agricultural areas across fourteen districts.
The territory evolved from a Hindu kingdom to an Islamic sultanate before the Dutch forces established control of the region in 1776.
The population of 438,022 inhabitants includes Dayak tribes, Malay communities, and other ethnic groups maintaining their customs through traditional celebrations.
The regency contains 456 elementary schools, 142 junior high schools, 44 senior high schools, and ten universities, primarily concentrated in Sintang town.
The region borders Malaysia and features the massive Bukit Kelam, while its extensive river network earned it the name Province of a Thousand Rivers.
Location: West Kalimantan
Capital city: Sintang
Elevation above the sea: 86 m
Shares border with: Melawi, Ketapang, Sekadau, Sanggau, Kapuas Hulu, Murung Raya, Gunung Mas, Katingan, Sri Aman, Samarahan, Serian Division
GPS coordinates: 0.06806,111.49806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:30
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