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Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan

Indonesia

Regional capital2.2083° S, 113.9167° E

Palangkaraya, in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, is a regional capital. Its population is 293,500.

Population293,500
ProvinceCentral Kalimantan
Coordinates2.2083° S, 113.9167° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#47 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Tjilik Riwut Airport

PKYRegional

3.6 km away

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Sampit (H.Asan) Airport

SMQLocal

109.5 km away

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Buntok Airport

WRBULocal

115.3 km away

About Palangkaraya

The geographic coordinates of Palangkaraya are 2.21° S, 113.92° E, placing it in the Southern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Out of 258,053 localities in Indonesia, Palangkaraya ranks #47 with 293,500 inhabitants.

Cities in Central Kalimantan

Within the Central Kalimantan region of Indonesia, Palangkaraya stands alongside cities like Sampit, Muara Teweh, Pangkalanbuun. Palangkaraya has 293,500 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is PKY.

Sampit166,773Muara Teweh46,652Pangkalanbuun38,057Kualakapuas35,632ArukAmpengDuyusDjewetemSihungAmpah

Nearby Cities

Palangkaraya has 12 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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TumbangrunganCity
2.8 km
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SenglangCity
4.3 km
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SengalangCity
6.6 km
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TongkilingDistrict capital
9.2 km
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RawiCity
13.4 km
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BarahCity
14.6 km
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BakengbengkelCity
16.5 km
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BukitgalahCity
17.9 km
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MarangCity
19.1 km
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SigiCity
20.6 km
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PandehangCity
21 km
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BanupelawanCity
22.5 km

Universities in Palangkaraya

Palangkaraya is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Christian University of Palangka Raya1987——
Institut Agama Hindu Negeri Tampung Penyang———
Muhammadiyah University of Palangkaraya1987——
PGRI University Palangka Raya1990——
Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Informatika dan Komputer Palangka Raya———
State Islamic Institute Palangka Raya2014——
University of Palangka Raya1963——
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Palangkaraya?

Palangkaraya has a population of 293,500. It ranks #47 in Indonesia by population.

What province or state is Palangkaraya in?

Palangkaraya is located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Where is Palangkaraya located?

Palangkaraya is located at coordinates 2.21° S, 113.92° E in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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