East Kotawaringin

East Kotawaringin Regency spans across 16,796 square kilometers of land, encompassing seventeen districts with diverse landscapes from flatlands to hills reaching 92 meters elevation.

The region emerged from the division of Kotawaringin Regency on June 26, 1959, and underwent further territorial changes in 2002 with the formation of Seruyan and Katingan Regencies.

The population of 443,359 residents spreads across 185 villages and urban areas, maintaining traditional practices while engaging in modern administrative systems.

The regency, governed by Regent Halikinnor and Vice Regent Irawati, maintains transportation networks connecting major towns and rural communities throughout its seventeen districts.

Natural disasters shape local governance, as demonstrated by the July 2021 floods that affected 365 families and prompted coordinated responses from the Regional Disaster Management Agency.

Location: Central Kalimantan

Capital city: Sampit

Elevation above the sea: 92 m

Shares border with: Katingan, Seruyan

GPS coordinates: -2.08333,112.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:34