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Samarinda, East Kalimantan

Indonesia

Regional capital0.4917° S, 117.1458° E

Samarinda is a city located in Indonesia, within the province of East Kalimantan. It has a population of 831,460, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population831,460
ProvinceEast Kalimantan
Coordinates0.4917° S, 117.1458° E
CountryIndonesia
Rank in Indonesia#19 of 258,053

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Nearest Airports

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Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport

AAPRegional

17.4 km away

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Muara Badak Pujangan Airport

WALQLocal

36.4 km away

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Tanjung Santan Airport

WALTLocal

55.1 km away

About Samarinda

The city is situated at coordinates -0.49167° latitude and 117.14583° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Samarinda has an elevation of 24 meters and operates within the Asia/Makassar timezone. Nearby cities include Loa Janan, approximately 11.6 kilometers away, and Muarajawa, about 23.2 kilometers distant.

Samarinda ranks 19th in population out of 520 cities in Indonesia. With a total urban population of 82,775,740 in the country, it is a notable urban area compared to larger cities like Jakarta and Surabaya.

Cities in East Kalimantan

Located in East Kalimantan, Samarinda is the top city among four in the province. Other cities include Balikpapan, Loa Janan, and Bontang. The city is supported by various amenities, including 24 hospitals, 460 schools, and 23 universities.

Balikpapan695,287Loa Janan212,816Bontang189,968Afdeling DuaAfdeling LimaSemurutAirputihAbadiApiapiAirhitam

Nearby Cities

Around Samarinda, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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SungaipinangCity
2.2 km
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SungaikeleangCity
2.8 km
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AirhitamCity
2.9 km
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AirputihCity
3.1 km
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TemindungCity
3.1 km
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JawabaruCity
3.4 km
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SungaikerbauCity
4.3 km
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KarangasamCity
4.8 km
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TalangsariCity
5.7 km
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GununglingaiCity
6 km
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MangkujenangCity
6.2 km
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TanjungbatuCity
6.5 km
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SungailaisCity
6.9 km
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PD. Surya IndahNeighborhood
7.3 km
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RimbawanCity
7.4 km
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SangkotekCity
7.6 km
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CempakajayaCity
7.9 km
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LoabakungCity
8.2 km
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SimpangpasirCity
8.5 km
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TempurejoCity
8.6 km

Universities in Samarinda

Samarinda is home to 10 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Mulawarman University1962——
Nahdlatul Ulama University Of East Kalimantan2014——
Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic1997——
Samarinda State Polytechnic1985——
STMIK SPB Airlangga Samarinda———
Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda1996——
Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda2021——
Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur2017——
Universitas Mulawarman - FKIP———
Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam1986——
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Explore Indonesia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Indonesia, compare different countries, view city rankings, or access a complete list of cities.

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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 Samarinda?

The population of Samarinda is 831,460.

In which province/state is Samarinda located?

Samarinda is located in the province of East Kalimantan.

What are the coordinates of Samarinda?

The coordinates of Samarinda are -0.49167° latitude and 117.14583° longitude.

What is the elevation of Samarinda?

The elevation of Samarinda is 24 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Samarinda?

The nearest airport to Samarinda is Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport.

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