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Balik People
The Balik people () is an ethnic group that inhabits Sepaku in Penajam North Paser and Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The Balik people is considered to be one of the subgroups of the Paser people (or a Dayak subgroup), although according to Sibukdin, the Balik traditional leader, the Balik is not part of the Paser people and is a distinct ethnicity. The name of Balikpapan is believed to be taken from the name of this ethnic group, namely the word ''Balik'', and the word ''papan'' (boards). The Balik were previously known as a supplier of boards for the Sultanate of Kutai Kertanegara. Currently, the Balik people is a minority in both Balikpapan and Penajam North Paser. In Penajam North Paser, precisely in Sepaku district, the number is no more than 1,000 people or 200 families in 2023, spread across three villages, namely in Bumi Harapan, Sepaku, and Pemaluan. The Balik customary territory is also included within the development project of Nusantara, the future capital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Kalimantan
East Kalimantan (Indonesian language, Indonesian: ) is a Provinces of Indonesia, province of Indonesia. Its territory comprises the eastern portion of Borneo/Kalimantan. It had a population of about 3.03 million at the 2010 census (within the current boundary),Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011. 3.42 million at the 2015 census, and 3.766 million at the 2020 census;Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021. the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 4,030,488.Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, ''Provinsi Kalimantan Timur Dalam Angka 2024'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.64) Its capital is the city of Samarinda, the most populous city in the entire Borneo. East Kalimantan has a total area of and is the third Provinces of Indonesia, least densely populated province in Kalimantan (after North Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan). The majority of the region shares a maritime border to the east with West Sulawesi and Central Sulawesi; its Cape Mangkalihat separates the Makassar Strait fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sepaku (river)
Sepaku () is a district of Penajam North Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. As of 2024, it was inhabited by 41,677 people, an increase from 40,322 people in 2023 and 39,738 people in 2022, and currently has the total area of 1,172.36 km2. It was split off from Penajam on 11 June 1996. Its district seat is located at the village of Tengin Baru. Sepaku is notable for being the site of the future national capital of Nusantara (city), Nusantara, although the local government claimed that only 10% to 20% of the current total area is being included. Etymology According to the website of the Suka Raja village, Sepaku (and also the eponymous urban village of Sepaku) is named after the abundance of ferns () in that district. History Sepaku was originally inhabited by Balik people (a subgroup of Paser people), who migrated from neighbouring Balikpapan (Tanjung Gonggot). Before its establishment in its current form, Sepaku was known for being a destination for transmigrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
