Kapuas Hulu, Administrative region in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
The territory spans 31,318 square kilometers of land, encompassing dense rainforests, rivers, and wetlands across 23 administrative districts in West Kalimantan.
Dutch colonizers initiated exploration of the region in 1823, leading to administrative changes that transformed the area from a royal territory to an official regency in 1953.
The population includes 32 Dayak subethnic groups and Malay communities, each maintaining distinct traditions through ceremonies, customs, and local knowledge systems.
Pangsuma Airport in North Putussibau provides domestic flight connections, while river transportation remains essential for accessing remote areas within the regency.
The region contains two national parks: Danau Sentarum with 132,000 hectares of protected wetlands and Betung Kerihun spanning 800,000 hectares of mountainous forest.
Location: West Kalimantan
Capital city: North Putussibau
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Website: https://www.kapuashulukab.go.id
Shares border with: Sintang, Murung Raya, Mahakam Ulu, Kapit, Sri Aman
Website: https://kapuashulukab.go.id
GPS coordinates: 0.81667,112.76667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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