Balikpapan
City in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Balikpapan is a seaport city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Located on the east coast of the island of Borneo, the city is the financial center of Kalimantan. With a population of 688,318 according to the 2020 census, and an official estimate of 757,418 as at mid 2023, Balikpapan is the second most populous city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 597,625
- Coordinates
- -1.268, 116.829
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Balikpapan
Balikpapan is the kind of busy regional city you find in Indonesia. Records put its population near 597,625. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, nightlife and sports. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Balikpapan
Nature in Balikpapan
(10)The nature shortlist for Balikpapan: Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Lakes and Natural Places. All of it is drawn from Balikpapan's recorded activities. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Balikpapan
(5)Looking for nightlife? Balikpapan has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Nightlife. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Balikpapan.
Sports in Balikpapan
(5)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails, Slopes, Tennis and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Balikpapan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Balikpapan
(4)Our data lists Castles, Docks, Mosques and Towers as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Balikpapan.
Water Sports in Balikpapan
(1)Water Sports in Balikpapan covers Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Balikpapan.
Wellness in Balikpapan
(1)Balikpapan records Farms under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Balikpapan is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Balikpapan
(1)Balikpapan's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Balikpapan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Balikpapan
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Balikpapan straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Balikpapan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balikpapan known for?
- Balikpapan, in Indonesia, is best known for nature, nightlife and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 597,625 residents.
- What can you do in Balikpapan?
- Recorded activities in Balikpapan include Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Lakes and Natural Places. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Balikpapan located?
- Balikpapan is located in Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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