Banjarbaru


Banjarbaru is a city in the province of South Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is located southeast of Banjarmasin. The city had a population of 199,627 as of the 2010 Census and 233,726 at the 2015 Census, and the latest official estimate is 248,423. The town of Martapura lies immediately to the north of Banjarbaru, and in effect constitutes an extension of the city.

Orientation

Banjarbaru City is located on the major road crossing South Kalimantan. The central road Jalan Jendral Achmad Yani, splits Banjarbaru into two parts. The city is bordered by Martapura to the north, Karang Intan to the east, Gambut and Aluh-Aluh to the west and Bati–Bati to the south.

Geography

Banjarbaru is located at the foot of the Meratus Mountains, with 80% of the city area elevated between 0 and above sea level, but also includes areas up to high. Similarly slopes vary between 0 and 8% for most of the city's territory, with some areas sloping up to 15%.

Economy

The main economic activities in order of their contribution to the Regional Bruto Product are: Commerce, restaurant and hotel, Services, Building, Processing industry and Mining:, while Agriculture only contributes 4.9%.

Administration

Banjarbaru has an area of, divided into five districts : Banjarbaru Utara, Banjarbaru Selatan, Cempaka, Landasan Ulin and Liang Anggang; currently these districts each cover four administrative villages, as set out below with their 2010 Census populations:
Landasan Ulin District:
Liang Anggang District:
Cempaka District:
Banjarbaru Utara District:
Banjarbaru Selatan District: