Palangkaraya
Palangkaraya is a regional capital in Indonesia with a population of about 293,500.
IndonesiaCity🏆 #48 most populated in Indonesia🕐 Asia/Pontianak
Palangka Raya or Palangkaraya is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Central Kalimantan. The city is situated between the Kahayan and the Sabangau rivers on the island of Borneo. As of the 2020 census, the city has a population of 293,500; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 318,247. Palangka Raya is the largest city by land area in Indonesia ; however, most of the area is forested including protected forests, nature conservation areas, and Tangkiling Forest.
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About Palangkaraya
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 13 |
| Population | 293,500 |
| Local currency | IDR |
| Coordinates | -2.2083, 113.9167 |
| Time zone | Asia/Pontianak |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | City |
| Distance to the capital | 902 km · Jakarta |
| Population (Indonesia) | #48 most populated in Indonesia |
| Where on Earth | 2°12′30″S · 113°55′0″E |
| Hemisphere | S · E |
| Distance to the equator | 246 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 9,773 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Guayaquil (Ecuador) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 2.21, -66.08 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Singapore | 1,190 km |
| Beijing | 4,690 km |
| Tokyo | 4,989 km |
| Sydney | 5,230 km |
| Dubai | 7,005 km |
| Moscow | 9,361 km |