City Details: Banjarmasin

A few alternate names for Banjarmasin are: BDJ, Bandgermasin, Bandjarmasin, Bandjermasin, Bandjermassin, Bandzharmasin, Banjarmasin, Banjermasin, Banyermasin, Банджармасин

Banjarmasin is the largest city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It was the capital of the province until 15 February 2022. The city is located on a delta island near the confluence of the Barito and Martapura rivers. Historically the centre of the Banjarese culture, and the capital of the Sultanate of Banjar, it is the biggest city in South Kalimantan and one of the main cities of Kalimantan. The city covers an area of 98.37 km2 (37.98 sq mi) and had a population of 625,481 as of the 2010 Census and 657,663 as of the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2024 was 681,693. It is the third most populous city on the island of Borneo.

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Banjarmasin

General Information

  • Official Name: Indonesia
  • Common Name: Indonesia
  • Population: 657663
  • Timezone: Asia/Makassar
  • Coordinates: -3.31987, 114.59075
  • Country Code: IDN
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Banjarmasin

  • 1. Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ), distance from city center: 23.48 km
  • 2. Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), distance from city center: 141.40 km
  • 3. Warukin Airport (TJG), distance from city center: 154.48 km

Location of Banjarmasin

Indonesia Country Details

  • Country: Indonesia
  • Official Name: Republic of Indonesia
  • Capital: Jakarta
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: South-Eastern Asia
  • Population: 273,523,621
  • Area: 1,904,569 km²
  • Languages: Indonesian
  • Currency: Indonesian rupiah (Rp)
  • Timezones: UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Timor-Leste
  • Malaysia
  • Papua New Guinea

Holidays in Banjarmasin, Indonesia

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  • Tahun Baru Masehi - 2026-01-01
  • Wafat Isa Almasih - 2026-04-03
  • Paskah - 2026-04-05
  • Hari Buruh Internasional - 2026-05-01
  • Kenaikan Isa Almasih - 2026-05-14
  • Hari Lahir Pancasila - 2026-06-01
  • Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia - 2026-08-17
  • Hari Raya Natal - 2026-12-25

Museums in Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Museum

Museum Wasaka

Jembatan Benua Anyar, Banjarmasin 70122, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Coordinates: 3.3039° S, 114.6091° E

Hours: Tu-Su 09:00-15:00

Museum

History Museum of Sultan Suriansyah

Jalan Kuin Utara, Banjarmasin 70127, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Coordinates: 3.2934° S, 114.5728° E

Museum

Gedung legiun vetran

Jalan Adhiyaksa 3, Banjarmasin 70123, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Coordinates: 3.2888° S, 114.5901° E