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Samarinda

Also known as SMR, Borneo Samarinda, Samarinda, Borneo, smr, Samarinda City

Samarinda () is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. It is situated on the riverbanks of lower Mahakam, and both parts are connected by Mahakam Bridge, , and . It holds title of the seventh largest Indonesian city by area, with a total area of around . Samarinda is also the most populous city on the entire island of Borneo, with population estimates of 727,500 (2010 Census); 827,994 (2020 Census); and 865,306 (mid 2025). As of , it is divided into 10 districts and further into 59 urban villages ().

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Samarinda is the capital city of Indonesia's East Kalimantan province, located on the banks of the Mahakam River, and it is the most populous city on the island of Borneo with over 865,000 residents as of mid-2025. The city is significant as Indonesia's seventh-largest city by area and serves as the administrative and population center for its region.

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Settlement.name: Samarinda
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise, from top: Samarinda Islamic Center seen from the Mahakam River, Samarinda Regional House of Representatives building, Samarinda Museum, East Kalimantan Regional House of Representatives building, East Kalimantan Governor Residence
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Samarinda City.png
Settlement.image_shield: Coats of arms of Samarinda City.svg
Settlement.motto: Samarinda Kota Tepian
Settlement.anthem: "March of Kota Tepian"
Settlement.image_map: File:64.72.00 KalimantanTimur Samarinda.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location within East Kalimantan
Settlement.pushpin_map: Borneo
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Borneo
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 166826 June 1959 (legal establishment date)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Andi Harun (Gerindra)

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Kota Samarinda
Demonym: Samarinda
Population: 831460
Area: 783
Elevation: 8
Official website: www.samarindakota.go.id
Image: Samarinda landscape 2.png
Life expectancy: 74.56
Dialing code: 0541
Licence plate code: KT
Mains voltage: 230

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Commons category: Samarinda
inception: 1668-01-21
Statistics Indonesia area code: 6472
short name: SMR
native label: Kota Samarinda
name: Samarinda

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Etymology
History
Administrative districts
Territorial evolution
Climate
Demographics
Religion
Samarinda Metropolitan Area
Education
Healthcare
Economy
Banking
Commerce
Tourism
Nature
Culture
Markets
Transport
Water
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Notable people
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Samarinda was formally established as a city on 26 June 1959, after being separated from the outgoing Special Region of Kutai, a second-level administrative division similar to a regency that was ruled by the eponymous sultanate. Before becoming the capital city of East Kalimantan, it was the seat of Special Region of Kutai during its early years until it was moved into Tenggarong in 1956. Today, Samarinda is an enclave surrounded by different districts belonging to the Kutai Kartanegara Regency.