The City Overview

Balikpapan is a seaport city on the eastern coast of Borneo island in the East Kalimantan province, a resource-rich region well known for its timber, mining and petroleum export products. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau - ferry harbour, and the Sepinggan International Airport are the main transportation access to and from the city.

After the local autonomy, Balikpapan has been experiencing tremendous growth, which results in a rapid flow of immigrants. Therefore, the local government has further encouraged the improvement of infrastructure such as roads, seaports, international airports and other foreign investment.