Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin is a city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It was the capital of the province until 15 February 2022. The city is located on a delta island near the junction of the Barito and Martapura rivers. Historically the centre of the Banjarese culture, and the capital of the Sultanate of Banjar, it is the biggest city in South Kalimantan and one of the main cities of Kalimantan. The city covers an area of 98.46 km2 (38.02 sq mi) and had a population of 625,481 as of the 2010 Census and 657,663 as of the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2022 was 667,489 (comprising 334,110 males and 333,379 females). Greater Banjarmasin, also known as Banjarbakula, is an urban agglomeration of around two million people covering an area of 8,136 km2 (3,141 sq mi), which includes Banjarbaru city and parts of Banjar Regency, Barito Kuala Regency, and Tanah Laut Regency, and accounts for almost half of the province's population. It is the third most populous city on the island of Borneo.
Banjarmasin | |
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City | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | بنجر ماسين |
• Chinese | 马辰/馬辰 Mǎ chén (Pinyin) |
Clockwise from top: Banjarmasin seen from above, Soetji Nurani Chinese Temple, Banjarmasin watchtower, and Banjarmasin floating market. | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Nicknames: Kota Seribu Sungai (Indonesian: City of Thousand Rivers)
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Motto: Kayuh Baimbai (Banjarese: 'Rowing Together')
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Location of Banjarmasin within South Kalimantan | |
Interactive map outlining Banjarmasin | |
Banjarmasin Location within Indonesia | |
Coordinates: 03°19′12″S 114°35′33″E | |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Kalimantan |
Province | South Kalimantan |
Established | 24 September 1526 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ibnu Sina |
• Vice Mayor | Hermansyah |
Area | |
• City | 98.46 km2 (38.02 sq mi) |
• Metro | 3,404.46 km2 (1,314.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population (mid 2022 estimate) | |
• City | 667,489 |
• Density | 6,800/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
• Metro | 2,184,427 |
• Metro density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (WITA) |
Area code | +62 511 |
HDI (2023) | 0.799 (High) |
Website | www.banjarmasinkota.go.id |
Banjarmasin was the de jure seat of the South Kalimantan governor and the location of the provincial parliament, although some provincial buildings have been relocated to Banjarbaru. On 15 February 2022, the capital of South Kalimantan province was legally moved to Banjarbaru.