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Banjarmasin

South Kalimantan, Indonesia ยท Asia

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Banjarmasin sits on the route: 25 minutes from Gambut.

Banjarmasin is a city located in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. With a population of 657,663, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Banjarmasin sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Banjarmasin to your route.

About Banjarmasin

Banjarmasin is the largest 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 confluence of the Barito and Martapura rivers. Historically the centre of the Banjarese culture, and the capital of the Sultanate of Banjar, it is

Read more the biggest city in South Kalimantan and one of the main cities of Kalimantan. The city covers an area of 98.37 km2 (37.98 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 2025 was 682,360 (comprising 341,375 males and 340,985 females). It is the third most populous city on the island of Borneo. Greater Banjarmasin, also known as Banjarbakula (an acronym for Banjarmasin-Barito Kuala-Tanah Laut) or Banjar Raya, is an urban agglomeration of over two million people covering an area of 6,737.70 km2 (2,601.44 sq mi), which includes Banjarbaru city and parts of Banjar Regency (including Martapura town), Barito Kuala Regency, and Tanah Laut Regency, and accounts for 2,076,771 inhabitants in mid 2024, amounting to almost half of the province's population. 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.

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Banjarmasin is located in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -3.3199 latitude, 114.5907 longitude.

What is the population of Banjarmasin?

Banjarmasin has a population of approximately 657,663 people, making it a city in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
657,663
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
South Kalimantan
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-3.3199, 114.5907

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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