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Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

Indonesia

Provincial capital1.2675° S, 116.8289° E

Balikpapan is a city located in Indonesia, within the province of East Kalimantan. It has a population of 695,287 residents, making it one of the notable urban centers in the region.

Population695,287
ProvinceEast Kalimantan
Coordinates1.2675° S, 116.8289° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#22 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

BPNInternational

7.3 km away

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Nusantara Airport (under construction)

WALKLocal

18.1 km away

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Tanah Grogot Airport

TNBLocal

93.6 km away

About Balikpapan

The city is situated at coordinates -1.26753° latitude and 116.82887° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Balikpapan has an elevation of 67 meters and operates within the Asia/Makassar timezone. It is part of East Kalimantan province.

Balikpapan ranks 22nd out of 520 cities in Indonesia by population. The total urban population of the country is approximately 82,775,740, highlighting the city's significant size relative to other urban areas.

Cities in East Kalimantan

As the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, Balikpapan is one of four cities in the province, alongside Samarinda, Loa Janan, and Bontang. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 20 hospitals, 212 schools, 10 universities, and numerous parks and restaurants.

Samarinda831,460Loa Janan212,816Bontang189,968Afdeling DuaAfdeling LimaSemurutAirputihAbadiApiapiAirhitam

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Balikpapan.

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GunungpasirCity
0.3 km
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GunungpancurCity
0.6 km
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Gunungsari IlirCity
1.1 km
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GunungbalikpapanCity
1.4 km
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Klandasan UluCity
1.4 km
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KarangbugisCity
1.5 km
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GunungbelahCity
1.5 km
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Klandasan IlirCity
1.6 km
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GunungteknikCity
1.7 km
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GunungdubsCity
2 km
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KarangrejoCity
2 km
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Baru IlirCity
2.2 km
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Guntur IndahCity
2.2 km
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Klandasan BesarCity
2.2 km
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MarkoniCity
2.4 km
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PulautukungCity
2.4 km
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Klandasan KecilCity
2.5 km
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GunungkomendurCity
2.5 km
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Kampung Gunung MalangCity
3 km
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Guntur DamaiCity
3 km

Universities in Balikpapan

Balikpapan is home to 8 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
ASMI Airlangga Balikpapan2003——
Balikpapan University1981——
Kalimantan Institute of Technology2014——
Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan2011——
STMIK STIKOM Balikpapan———
STT Migas Balikpapan2002——
Universitas Mulia2018——
Universitas Tridharma1977——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Indonesia, compare different countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities available on the site.

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Largest cities in Indonesia

#1 Jakarta8,540,121#2 Surabaya2,874,314#3 Bekasi2,564,940#4 Bandung2,444,160#5 Medan2,435,252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Balikpapan?

The population of Balikpapan is 695,287.

In which province/state is Balikpapan located?

Balikpapan is located in East Kalimantan province.

What are the coordinates of Balikpapan?

The coordinates of Balikpapan are -1.26753° latitude and 116.82887° longitude.

What is the elevation of Balikpapan?

The elevation of Balikpapan is 67 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Balikpapan?

The nearest airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.

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