Samarinda
Capital and largest city of East Kalimantan, Indonesia
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, Mahakam Ulu Bridge, and Achmad Amins Bridge. It holds title of the seventh largest Indonesian city by area, with a total area of around 718 km2 (277 sq mi). Samarinda is also the most populous city on the entire island of Borneo, with population estimates of 727,500 ; 827,994 ; and 865,306. As of 2026, it is divided into 10 districts and further into 59 urban villages.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 831,460
- Coordinates
- -0.492, 117.146
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Samarinda
Located in Indonesia, Samarinda is best described as a busy regional city. Some 831,460 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nightlife, culture and adventure.
Things to do in Samarinda
Nightlife in Samarinda
(4)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Clubs, Disco and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Samarinda's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Samarinda
(3)Samarinda's culture entries include Cathedrals, Docks and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Samarinda. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Samarinda
(2)Samarinda records Amusement Parks and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Samarinda's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Samarinda
(1)Under nature, Samarinda is tagged with National Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Samarinda's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Samarinda
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Samarinda is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Makassar.
Similar destinations
Places near Samarinda that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samarinda known for?
- Samarinda is mainly a destination for nightlife, culture and adventure, set in Indonesia with around 831,460 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Samarinda?
- You can plan around Bars, Clubs, Disco, Nightlife and Cathedrals in Samarinda. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Samarinda?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Samarinda located?
- Administratively, Samarinda sits in Indonesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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