Tanjung Selor

Tanjung Selor is the capital of both the North Kalimantan province in Indonesia, and of the Bulungan Regency. It is among provincial capitals in Indonesia that as of 2021 does not yet have city status, together with Mamuju in West Sulawesi, Sofifi in North Maluku, Nabire in Central Papua, Wamena in Highland Papua, Merauke in South Papua, and Manokwari in West Papua. The district has an area of 677.77 km2 and had a population of 39,439 at the 2010 Census and 56,569 at the 2020 Census.

Tanjung Selor
A view of Tanjung Selor
Tanjung Selor
Location in Kalimantan and Indonesia
Tanjung Selor
Tanjung Selor (Indonesia)
Coordinates: 2°51′0″N 117°23′0″E
Country Indonesia
Province North Kalimantan
RegencyBulungan
Founded12 October 1790
Area
  Total677.77 km2 (261.69 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2020 Census)
  Total56.569
  Density0.083/km2 (0.22/sq mi)
 
Time zoneUTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time)
Area code(+62) 553
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