Samarinda
Samarinda is a regional capital in Indonesia with a population of about 831,460.
IndonesiaLarge city🏆 #19 most populated in Indonesia🕐 Asia/Makassar
Samarinda is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. It is situated on the riverbanks of lower Mahakam, and both parts are connected by Mahakam Bridge, Mahakam Ulu Bridge, and Achmad Amins Bridge. It holds title of the seventh largest Indonesian city by area, with a total area of around 718 km2 (277 sq mi). Samarinda is also the most populous city on the entire island of Borneo, with population estimates of 727,500 ; 827,994 ; and 865,306. As of 2026, it is divided into 10 districts and further into 59 urban villages.
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About Samarinda
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 14 |
| Population | 831,460 |
| Local currency | IDR |
| Coordinates | -0.4917, 117.1458 |
| Time zone | Asia/Makassar |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Large city |
| Distance to the capital | 1,308 km · Jakarta |
| Population (Indonesia) | #19 most populated in Indonesia |
| Where on Earth | 0°29′30″S · 117°8′45″E |
| Hemisphere | S · E |
| Distance to the equator | 55 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 9,964 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Nakuru (Kenya) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 0.49, -62.85 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Singapore | 1,496 km |
| Beijing | 4,492 km |
| Tokyo | 4,648 km |
| Sydney | 5,133 km |
| Dubai | 7,226 km |
| Moscow | 9,400 km |