Kapuas Hulu

Kapuas Hulu is a regency in West Kalimantan spanning dense rainforests, rivers, and wetlands across numerous administrative districts. The territory is crisscrossed by waterways that form the backbone of local transportation and settlement patterns.

Dutch explorers began investigating the area in 1823, setting in motion administrative changes. These shifts transformed the territory into an official regency by 1953.

The population consists of several Dayak subgroups and Malay communities, each observing their own festivals and customs. These traditions are woven into daily life and celebrated throughout the year.

Pangsuma Airport near Putussibau offers flight connections to other regions. For traveling within the area, river routes remain the most practical choice for reaching communities.

The area contains two major protected reserves: Danau Sentarum with vast wetlands and Betung Kerihun in mountainous forest zones. Together these parks form a significant conservation area in the region.

Location: West Kalimantan

Capital city: North Putussibau

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Shares border with: Sintang, Murung Raya, Mahakam Ulu, Kapit, Sri Aman

Website: https://kapuashulukab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.81667,112.76667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07