Brunei-Muara District, Brunei · Asia
Bandar Seri Begawan sits on the route: 5 minutes from Kampung Pangkalan Gadong.
Bandar Seri Begawan is a town located in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. With a population of 64,409, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bandar Seri Begawan sits in Brunei. It's in the Asia/Brunei time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bandar Seri Begawan to your route.
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) is the capital and largest city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area (kawasan bandaran) with an area of 100.36 square kilometres (38.75 sq mi) and has a population of 72,133 as of 2025 estimate. It is part of Brunei–Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is homeRead more
to over 70 percent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
The history of Bandar Seri Begawan can be traced back to the establishment of a Malay stilt settlement on the waters of the Brunei River which became the predecessor of Kampong Ayer today. It became the capital of the Bruneian Sultanate from the 16th century onwards, as well as in the 19th century when it became a British protectorate. The establishment of a British Residency in the 20th century saw the establishment of modern-day administration on land, as well as the gradual resettlement of the riverine dwellers to the land. During World War II, the capital was occupied by the Japanese forces from 1941 and bombed in 1945 upon liberation by Allied forces. Brunei's independence from the British was declared on 1 January 1984 on a square in the city centre.
Bandar Seri Begawan is home to Istana Nurul Iman, the largest residential palace in the world by the Guinness World Records, and Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Brunei's iconic landmark. It is also home to Kampong Ayer, the largest 'water village' in the world and nicknamed Venice of the East. It was the host city of the 20th Southeast Asian Games in 1999 and 8th APEC Summit in 2000.
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Bandar Seri Begawan is located in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, Asia. The coordinates are 4.8903 latitude, 114.9401 longitude.
Bandar Seri Begawan has a population of approximately 64,409 people, making it a town in Brunei.
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