Balikpapan | |
|---|---|
| City of Balikpapan Kota Balikpapan | |
       Clockwise from top: Central business district, Balikpapan Regional People's Representative Council, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport, East Kalimantan Regional Police headquarters, Balikpapan Islamic Center, E-Walk shopping mall, and Batakan Stadium | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: Balik (Behind) and Papan (Plank) | |
| Nicknames: Kota Minyak
(City of Oil) | |
| Motto: "Gawi Manuntung Waja Sampai Kaputing"
(Hard Work until Finish) | |
| Anthem: Himne Balikpapan | |
 Location within East Kalimantan | |
 Interactive Map of Balikpapan | |
  Balikpapan Location in Kalimantan and Indonesia  Balikpapan Balikpapan (Indonesia) | |
| Coordinates: 1°16′36.5″S 116°49′39.8″E / 1.276806°S 116.827722°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Kalimantan |
| Province |  East Kalimantan |
| Established | 10 February 1897 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City |
| • Body | City of Balikpapan Government |
| • Mayor | Rahmad Mas'ud[1] |
| • Vice Mayor | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 503.3 km2 (194.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate[2]) | |
| • Total | 738,532 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnic groups | |
| • Religion[3] | Islam 89.50% Protestanism 7.51% Catholic 1.78% Buddhism 0.95% Hinduism 0.12% Confucianism 0.01% Others 0.01% |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (WITA) |
| Postal Code | List
|
| Area code | (+62) 542 |
| Vehicle registration | KT |
| HDI (2019) |  0.801 (Very High)[5] |
| Airport | Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport |
| Website | balikpapan.go.id |
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.[6] Balikpapan is the city with the largest economy in Kalimantan with an estimated 2016 GDP at Rp 73.18 trillion.[7] The city is served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport.[8] Port of Semayang was the second busiest seaport in East Kalimantan, after that in Samarinda.[9]
With a population of 688,318 according to the 2020 census,[10] and an official estimate of 738,532 as at mid 2023 (comprising 277,458 males and 361,074 females),[2] Balikpapan is the second most populous city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.[11] Balikpapan has been consistently ranked as the most liveable city in Indonesia.[12][13] However, in 2022, Balikpapan conceded this to Samarinda.[14][15][16]
Balikpapan was originally a fishing village built by Buginese people in the 19th century. The first oil drilling began in Balikpapan on 10 February 1897, which was later set as the anniversary of the city. In 1899, the Dutch East Indies colonial administration granted a township status to Balikpapan. In 1907, Bataafsche Petroleum Maatschappij (BPM) made the city as its headquarters and imported skilled laborers, engineers, and managers from overseas. Subsequently, numerous multi-national companies came to Balikpapan to invest in the oil industry. This resulted in the economic boom of Balikpapan and attracted many migrants and expatriates.[17]
During World War II, the Empire of Japan occupied the city in 1942, as part of the occupation of the Dutch East Indies, and it was bombed by the Allies in first Balikpapan Battle in 1942 and second battle in 1945. The battles impacted critical infrastructure, including the oil refinery stations and seaport which were completely burned to the ground. Upon Indonesia's independence, BPM extended its activities in Balikpapan until 1965 when Pertamina, the Indonesian state-owned oil company, took control over the ownership of BPM and its oil exploration activities.[17]
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