Mempawah

Mempawah is a regency in West Kalimantan comprising nine administrative districts that span lowland areas bordering the South China Sea. The territory features flat terrain that extends toward the coast, shaping how people have organized agriculture and settlements across the region.

The area once formed part of the Mempawah Kingdom before developing into a modern administrative structure. In 2007, it lost northeastern territories when Kubu Raya Regency separated, reducing its administrative size.

The regency preserves traditions from the former Mempawah Kingdom, with local communities maintaining distinct practices across its nine administrative districts.

Visitors can access services through the central administrative office in Mempawah town, which coordinates activities across the districts. The flat terrain generally allows easy movement and access to different areas throughout the region.

The entire regency sits at approximately one meter above sea level, creating specific conditions that shape agriculture and settlement patterns. This exceptionally low elevation influences how water, climate, and land use affect the daily rhythm of the region.

Location: West Kalimantan

Inception: January 7, 1953

Capital city: Mempawah

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Bengkayang, Kubu Raya, Pontianak, Landak

Website: http://mempawahkab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.25000,109.16667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08